Senior IT Manager

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is looking for an IT Director in London to oversee the IT function and strategy. The successful candidate will lead an internal team, manage IT operations, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of post-graduate experience in IT, preferably within the insurance sector, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for strategic influence within the organization.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Overall ownership of IT strategy and delivery across the business.
• Lead, manage, and develop a small internal IT team.
• Manage IT governance and policy compliance.

Skills

Post‑graduate IT experience

Insurance sector background

IT management experience

Knowledge of cyber security

IT budget management

IT change delivery

Experience with insurance systems

Leadership and communication skills

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]

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