IT Director: Strategy, AI & Innovation Leader

Menzies LLP; Woking; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Menzies LLP is seeking an experienced IT Director to lead its technology function at an exciting growth stage. This broad, influential role shapes technology strategy, leads a seasoned team and partners with Partners and senior leaders to evolve the Firm’s technology landscape.

You will oversee a secure, resilient environment and drive innovations in AI, automation and emerging tech, translating opportunities into tangible business value while safeguarding operations and client service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technology strategy in a complex organisation.
• Strong leadership across infrastructure, cloud, applications and cyber security.
• Proven ability to translate technology opportunities into business value.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver our technology strategy and future roadmap.
• Lead the IT function across infrastructure, applications, cyber security and operations.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify how technology enables growth and efficiency.
• Drive innovation, including AI, automation and emerging technologies.
• Lead technology transformation and major change programmes.
• Develop our technology team, suppliers and external partnerships.
• Oversee technology investment, governance, risk and resilience.
• Support the Firm’s continued growth, including acquisitions and integrations.

Skills

Technology leadership

Cyber security

Cloud infrastructure

AI & automation

Strategic thinking

Job description

Menzies LLP is seeking an experienced IT Director to lead its technology function at an exciting growth stage. This broad, influential role shapes technology strategy, leads a seasoned team and partners with Partners and senior leaders to evolve the Firm’s technology landscape.

You will oversee a secure, resilient environment and drive innovations in AI, automation and emerging tech, translating opportunities into tangible business value while safeguarding operations and client service.