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