IT Director: Cloud-First, Cybersecurity & Resilience

Ascot Lloyd; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of IT to lead strategic and operational IT initiatives. The role focuses on delivering a secure, scalable, and cloud-first technology environment while overseeing IT infrastructure, service delivery, and cybersecurity. Candidates should have proven leadership in IT, especially within financial services, alongside strong skills in cloud technology and operational resilience. This position also offers a dynamic work atmosphere with a focus on empowering colleagues through innovative technology.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in IT within a financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and service delivery.
• Experience in operational resilience and business continuity planning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
• Demonstrated success in managing third-party vendors and complex IT projects.
• Experience with IT governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Passion for user experience and colleague enablement through technology.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams in a fast-paced, multi-site organisation.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in performance reporting and analytics.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working across locations and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of IT services across the organization.
• Champion a user-focused approach to technology.
• Oversee IT service delivery, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Contribute to operational resilience planning and execution.
• Collaborate with peers to align IT strategy with organizational goals.
• Manage third-party IT service providers.
• Drive a FinOps culture for cost control and value optimization.
• Use data and analytics to inform decision-making.
• Lead IT planning for office moves and integration projects.
• Deliver reporting on IT performance and risks.

Skills

Leadership experience in IT

Understanding of cloud infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Operational resilience and business continuity

Interpersonal and communication skills

Managing third-party vendors

IT governance and risk management

User experience focus

Project management qualifications

Data-driven mindset

Flexible working approach

Education

Relevant project management qualifications

Technical certifications

Job description

A financial services firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of IT to lead strategic and operational IT initiatives. The role focuses on delivering a secure, scalable, and cloud-first technology environment while overseeing IT infrastructure, service delivery, and cybersecurity. Candidates should have proven leadership in IT, especially within financial services, alongside strong skills in cloud technology and operational resilience. This position also offers a dynamic work atmosphere with a focus on empowering colleagues through innovative technology.