IT Director: Strategic Tech Leader for Growth

Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Director to transform the IT capability of a growing organization in the UK. This role involves setting a clear technology strategy, developing a high-performing IT function, and ensuring sustained transformation. The successful candidate will have director-level experience, be commercially minded, and able to communicate with senior leaders effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to lead change that genuinely matters.

Qualifications

• Director-level experience leading a technology function.
• Exposure to different sectors, ideally including regulated ones.
• Track record of building IT capability.
• Broad technical understanding beyond a single specialism.
• Confidence operating with senior leadership teams and Boards.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead a technology strategy aligned to business outcomes.
• Build a high-performing IT function across various disciplines.
• Deliver sustainable transformation in the organization.
• Embed cyber security and regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgets and suppliers with commercial realism.

Skills

Leadership

Technical understanding

Engagement

Emotional intelligence

Commercial awareness

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Director to transform the IT capability of a growing organization in the UK. This role involves setting a clear technology strategy, developing a high-performing IT function, and ensuring sustained transformation. The successful candidate will have director-level experience, be commercially minded, and able to communicate with senior leaders effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to lead change that genuinely matters.