IT Director

Ashdown Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful business in Uxbridge is looking for an experienced IT Director to join its leadership team. This role involves devising and implementing the IT strategy, leading initiatives in AI, digital transformation, and overseeing IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have proven leadership skills and strong communication abilities. The position offers a hybrid working environment with travel to Wales, making it a great opportunity for candidates comfortable with travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven technology leader with a collaborative style.
• Experience managing a team and fostering continuous improvement.
• Outstanding communication skills and commitment to service excellence.
• Experience in overseeing IT infrastructure and software development.
• Comfortable with travel requirements to Wales.
• Background in health or care sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement IT strategy for technology environment.
• Lead areas including AI, optimisation, and cyber resilience.
• Oversee IT infrastructure services and software development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

Communication skills

Team management

Digital transformation

Cyber-security

Job description

Overview

A successful business based in Uxbridge is looking for an accomplished IT Director to join its senior leadership team. The firm embraces flexibility and offers a hybrid working environment with 1 or 2 days per week working from home. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to travel to Wales regularly – either one day each week or two days each with an overnight stay every two weeks – so please only apply if you are comfortable with regular business travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Devise and implement the IT strategy to deliver a robust, efficient and secure technology environment that harnesses the latest technologies to enhance business performance.
• Lead focus areas including AI & Automation, optimisation of IT systems, digital transformation, data analytics and cyber‑resilience and security across all platforms.
• Oversee IT infrastructure services, cyber security, digital transformation, AI adoption and software development.

Qualifications

• Proven technology leader with a collaborative style and strategic vision.
• Experience managing a team of six and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Commercially astute, empathetic, with outstanding communication skills and a commitment to service excellence.
• Experience overseeing IT infrastructure and software development.
• Comfortable with the travel requirements to Wales as outlined.
• Experience in the health or care sectors is advantageous.

Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly successful company on an impressive growth trajectory.