IT Director

Our client, a leading property consultancy, is seeking an experienced Director of IT to drive IT strategy, transformation, and cloud adoption across the organisation. With a UK headcount of 1,000 employees and offices in Bristol and London, this is a key leadership role responsible for managing IT infrastructure, systems, security, and external suppliers, while ensuring the company’s technology aligns with its long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the IT strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and drives operational efficiency.
  
  
• Lead the migration from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, ensuring seamless adoption of modern cloud technologies.
  
  
• Oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, penetration testing, and IT compliance. Ensure robust disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
  
  
• Manage third-party MSPs and IT suppliers, ensuring service quality and cost-effectiveness.
  
  
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) to drive best value.
  
  
• Lead and mentor a team of 8 IT professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
  
  
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across IT and business teams.
  
  
• Oversee finance systems, property management systems, and analytics platforms, ensuring they support business needs.
  
  
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and IoT to enhance property management efficiency.
  
  
• Ensure IT policies comply with GDPR, ISO 27001, and industry regulations. Regularly review IT risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
  
  
• Manage an annual IT budget, ensuring cost-effective technology investments.
  
  
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through IT consolidation, automation, and outsourcing.
  
  
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and other business teams to ensure technology supports business goals.
  
  
• Provide strategic IT guidance to the executive leadership team.
  
  Key Requirements
  
  
• Proven experience as an IT Director, Head of IT, or similar senior IT leadership role.
  
  
• Experience developing and delivering IT strategies in a large-scale organisation.
  
  
• Hands-on experience leading cloud migration (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
  
  
• Strong knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management.
  
  
• Track record of managing third-party MSPs and IT suppliers, including contract negotiations and service reviews.
  
  
• Experience leading IT transformation, digitalisation, and system modernisation initiatives.
  
  
• Strong project management skills, ideally with Agile, ITIL, or PRINCE2 methodologies.
  
  
• Proven ability to lead and mentor IT teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
  
  
• Understanding of property management, finance, or building technology systems.
  
  
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, penetration testing, and IT governance.
  
  
• Experience ensuring compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and other regulatory frameworks.
  
  
• Ability to communicate IT strategies to C-level executives, department heads, and external partners.
  
  
• Comfortable presenting IT roadmaps and business cases at board level.
  
  Why Join?
  
  
• Lead a high-impact IT transformation for a well-established property consultancy.
  
  
• Shape the future of technology within the business, driving innovation and efficiency.
  
  
• Competitive salary (£90k - £100k) + benefits and the opportunity to make a significant strategic impact.
  
  If you're an IT leader with a passion for technology transformation and cloud implementation, we’d love to hear from you