IT Director: Strategy, Security & Service Delivery

FairPlay Sports Media; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sky package

Puregym membership

Healthcare cover

Pension scheme

Training fund

Unlimited holiday

Job summary

FairPlay Sports Media in London seeks a Director of IT to lead the organization’s technology strategy, cybersecurity posture, and user support services. This role covers Enterprise IT, Information Security & Governance, and First‑Line Support, aligning tech initiatives with business goals while safeguarding assets and ensuring service delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in IT with 3–5 years in management, hands‑on cloud/IAM/MDM/SIEM expertise, and strong leadership to mentor a

Qualifications

• 8+ years in progressive IT roles.
• 3–5 years in a managerial/directorship role.
• Hands-on experience with cloud, IAM, MDM, networking & SIEM.
• Certifications listed are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise IT strategy and operations across the org.
• Oversee cybersecurity, IAM, regulatory compliance & risk management.
• Direct first-line support, service desk SLAs & onboarding.
• Develop team capabilities and collaborate with executives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic governance

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

CISSP

CISM

ITIL v4

PMP

AWS/Azure Architect

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GC)

Identity providers (Okta, Entra ID/AD)

MDM (Intune, Jamf)

Network architecture tools

SIEM tools

Job description

FairPlay Sports Media in London seeks a Director of IT to lead the organization’s technology strategy, cybersecurity posture, and user support services. This role covers Enterprise IT, Information Security & Governance, and First‑Line Support, aligning tech initiatives with business goals while safeguarding assets and ensuring service delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in IT with 3–5 years in management, hands‑on cloud/IAM/MDM/SIEM expertise, and strong leadership to mentor a