IT Director: Strategy, Security & Automation (Hybrid)

Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on IT Director to streamline technology operations and drive growth in St Albans. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills, budget management experience, and a background in EdTech or Software Houses. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £120,000, a 20% bonus, generous holiday, and various employee benefits, including a wellbeing program and modern office facilities.

Benefits

20% bonus

28 days holiday + Bank Holiday

6% employer pension contribution

Wellbeing programme

Free breakfast

Discounted parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-growing, founder-led environment.
• Background in EdTech or Software House preferred.
• Commercially minded with budget ownership experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver a 3-year technology roadmap aligned to business growth.
• Lead IT strategy, operations, security, and vendor management.
• Optimise OPEX budget to cut costs through smarter spend.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Budget management

SaaS platforms

Automation

Strategy development

Cloud environments

Tools

Jira

Salesforce

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on IT Director to streamline technology operations and drive growth in St Albans. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills, budget management experience, and a background in EdTech or Software Houses. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £120,000, a 20% bonus, generous holiday, and various employee benefits, including a wellbeing program and modern office facilities.