Senior IT Manager

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Lloyd’s Broker is seeking an IT Director to oversee all aspects of IT strategy and operations. The role includes leading a small IT team, managing cyber security measures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Applicants should have over 10 years of IT experience, ideally within the insurance sector, and proven skills in managing IT systems and budgets. This is a chance to impact an established organization significantly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience running IT for a small to mid-sized organization.
• Track record delivering IT change and improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of IT risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Overall ownership of IT strategy and delivery.
• Lead and manage the internal IT team.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage cyber security and business continuity.

Skills

10+ years post-graduate IT experience

Strong background in insurance sector

Experience with cyber security

IT budget and supplier management

Leadership and stakeholder management skills

Tools

Brokersure

IMR

ECF

Job description

Job title: IT Director
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Location: London

Purpose of role

Lawes Group is working with a well-established Lloyd’s Broker to appoint an IT Director. The IT Director will have full responsibility for the leadership, strategy, security, and day‑to‑day operation of the IT function for the organisation. This role combines hands‑on operational oversight with senior‑level strategic input, ensuring IT systems, data, and cyber resilience effectively support the business now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Overall ownership of IT strategy, architecture, and delivery across the business
• Lead, manage, and develop a small internal IT team
• Responsibility for IT governance, policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with Lloyd’s Minimum Standards and regulatory requirements
• Ownership of cyber security, IT risk, resilience, and business continuity
• Manage third‑party suppliers, contracts, and service levels
• Own and manage the IT budget and technology investment planning
• Lead IT change initiatives, system upgrades, replacements, and improvement projects
• Act as the senior IT point of contact for the business and senior stakeholders

Day to day

• Managing the IT team
• Oversee IT operations and helpdesk support for company
• Manage and support core insurance IT systems
• Ensure system availability, performance, and data integrity
• Support management with accurate MI, reporting, and data insights
• Monitor cyber threats, incidents, and control effectiveness
• Work closely with the wider business to identify and deliver technology improvements
• Liaise with vendors and service providers to ensure effective delivery

Skills

• Minimum 10 years post‑graduate IT experience
• Strong background within the insurance sector, ideally the Lloyd’s market
• Proven experience running IT for a small to mid‑sized organisation
• Strong knowledge of cyber security, IT risk management, and compliance
• Experience managing IT budgets, suppliers, and third‑party providers
• Track record delivering IT change, upgrades, and improvement initiatives
• Experience with insurance systems such as Brokersure, IMR, and ECF (or similar)
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does, please contact me now on 07441 934 168 or email us at [e-mail]