It Director

We are seeking a dedicated IT Director to lead our technology department. This role will entail strategic oversight of our IT infrastructure, call centre operation and field operations - ensuring seamless operations throughout the business.

Client Details

Our client is a prominent well known player in the retail market, with thousands of employees nationwide. They are renowned for their comprehensive range of products and services and have a strong commitment to leveraging technology to further their reach.

Description

• Oversee the IT department's strategic direction, development, and future growth
• Ensure the smooth operation and security of all IT systems
• Develop and implement IT policies and best practice guidelines
• Manage and report on allocation of IT budget
• Conduct regular system audits
• Run and share regular operation system reports with senior staff
• Ensure IT systems compliance with laws and regulations
• Keep up-to-date with the most recent technologies and trends
• Manage the technology in the call centres & field operatives
• Incident management
• Present to Senior Leadership, Board and PE

Profile

A successful IT Director should have:

• A degree in computer science, IT, systems engineering or a related qualification
• Experience in managing and delivering IT systems
• Strong understanding of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and telecommunications systems
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Call / Contact Centre Experience
• Multi office environment
• Managing 20+ in team size
• Used to presenting to the board, PE and Senior Leadership
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong strategic and problem-solving skills
• Working with large multi-million budget

Job Offer

• An estimated yearly salary of £100,000 - £130,000 GBP
• Additional benefits including a car, bonus & benefits
• Permanent job role within a strong and stable team
• Opportunity to bring strategic change in a leading retail company
• A workplace culture that values hard work, commitment and growth
• Hybrid Working

We encourage you to apply if you believe you could bring value to our company in the IT Director role, especially within our retail context, in Bath Or Birmingham.