IT Director

TieTalent; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading property consultancy as a Director of IT, where you will spearhead IT strategy and cloud transformation. This pivotal role involves overseeing IT infrastructure, security, and supplier management while ensuring alignment with business goals. You'll lead a team of IT professionals, drive innovation, and implement cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency. With a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact, this is an exciting opportunity for an IT leader passionate about technology transformation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Director or similar senior IT leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the IT strategy, aligning it with business objectives.
• Lead the migration from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud.

Skills

IT Strategy

Cloud Migration (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Networking

Cybersecurity

Project Management (Agile, ITIL, PRINCE2)

IT Governance

Compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001)

Job description

Our client, a leading property consultancy, is seeking an experienced Director of IT to drive IT strategy, transformation, and cloud adoption across the organisation. With a UK headcount of 1,000 employees and offices in Bristol and London, this is a key leadership role responsible for managing IT infrastructure, systems, security, and external suppliers, while ensuring the company’s technology aligns with its long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Define and execute the IT strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and drives operational efficiency.
2. Lead the migration from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, ensuring seamless adoption of modern cloud technologies.
3. Oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, penetration testing, and IT compliance. Ensure robust disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
4. Manage third-party MSPs and IT suppliers, ensuring service quality and cost-effectiveness.
5. Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) to drive best value.
6. Lead and mentor a team of 8 IT professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
7. Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across IT and business teams.
8. Oversee finance systems, property management systems, and analytics platforms, ensuring they support business needs.
9. Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and IoT to enhance property management efficiency.
10. Ensure IT policies comply with GDPR, ISO 27001, and industry regulations. Regularly review IT risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
11. Manage an annual IT budget, ensuring cost-effective technology investments.
12. Identify cost-saving opportunities through IT consolidation, automation, and outsourcing.
13. Partner with Finance, Operations, and other business teams to ensure technology supports business goals.
14. Provide strategic IT guidance to the executive leadership team.

Key Requirements

1. Proven experience as an IT Director, Head of IT, or similar senior IT leadership role.
2. Experience developing and delivering IT strategies in a large-scale organisation.
3. Hands-on experience leading cloud migration (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
4. Strong knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management.
5. Track record of managing third-party MSPs and IT suppliers, including contract negotiations and service reviews.
6. Experience leading IT transformation, digitalisation, and system modernisation initiatives.
7. Strong project management skills, ideally with Agile, ITIL, or PRINCE2 methodologies.
8. Proven ability to lead and mentor IT teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
9. Understanding of property management, finance, or building technology systems.
10. Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, penetration testing, and IT governance.
11. Experience ensuring compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and other regulatory frameworks.
12. Ability to communicate IT strategies to C-level executives, department heads, and external partners.
13. Comfortable presenting IT roadmaps and business cases at board level.

Why Join?

• Lead a high-impact IT transformation for a well-established property consultancy.
• Shape the future of technology within the business, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Competitive salary (£90k - £100k) + benefits and the opportunity to make a significant strategic impact.

If you're an IT leader with a passion for technology transformation and cloud implementation, we’d love to hear from you.

Nice-to-have skills

• IT Strategy
• Azure
• AWS
• Networking
• Agile
• ITIL
• ISO 27001
• Clerkenwell, England

Work experience

• CTO / Head of Technology
• Head of IT Operations
• Cloud Architect

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet