Senior Director Information Technology

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing digital marketing agency seeks a visionary Senior IT Director to lead technology infrastructure and operations. In this strategic role, you'll drive IT initiatives across business units, ensure data security, and optimize workflows, contributing to overall operational success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in IT leadership roles.
• Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and enterprise SaaS.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance and cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of IT strategy, systems, security, and infrastructure.
• Define and execute IT roadmap aligning with business goals.
• Manage IT support functions and improve service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Communication

Cloud platforms

IT governance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

ITIL

CISSP

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Client:

Ultimate Asset

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior IT Director

Location: Hybrid

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Please note: we’d prefer candidates to come from the Digital Marketing Agency or Creative Agency space due to nuances and complexities around the business

About Us:

We are a fast-growing, award-winning digital marketing agency group delivering innovative, data-driven solutions for global brands. As we scale, we are looking for a visionary and hands-on Senior IT Director to lead our technology infrastructure and digital operations across all group companies.

Role Overview:

As Senior IT Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT strategy, systems, security, and infrastructure across the organization. You’ll play a critical leadership role in ensuring our technology supports operational excellence, creative innovation, and data integrity, while enabling seamless collaboration across geographically distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a scalable IT roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead the modernization and integration of systems across business units.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, enabling tech-driven decisions.
• Infrastructure & Operations
• Oversee network architecture, cloud environments, hardware, and software operations.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of all IT services.
• Standardize and optimize internal systems and workflows across the agency group.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance
• Own the organization’s cybersecurity end-to-end strategy— tech platforms, monitor, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO, SOC 2).
• Develop and enforce IT policies, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
• Service Management & Support
• Manage IT support functions, ensuring responsive and high-quality service to employees.
• Implement scalable helpdesk tools and processes as the organization grows.
• Evaluate and manage IT vendors, tools, licenses, and procurement.
• Develop and control the annual IT budget, tracking ROI and cost efficiency.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 8–12+ years in IT leadership roles, preferably in a creative or digital agency environment.
• Proven experience in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), enterprise SaaS, and modern workplace tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and IT governance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional IT teams and manage third-party providers.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, ITIL, PMP, Microsoft/AWS certs) are a plus.