IT Director

With a strong focus on IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure, you will help shape our IT strategy and lead our team to success. If you have 5 to 10 years of experience in IT, project management, and a passion for driving innovation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Jointly lead the IT department, managing both day-to-day operations and the team’s long-term growth and development, with an emphasis on delivering quality experience and great customer service to internal stakeholders.
• Play a key role in defining and executing the IT strategy in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Oversee IT projects from planning to execution, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet business requirements.
• Lead cybersecurity efforts to safeguard the company’s data and systems, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Manage and optimize our use of the Microsoft Azure suite, ensuring our cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, and cost-efficient.
• Collaborate closely with senior management to ensure IT initiatives are aligned with broader business goals.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, focusing on security, operational efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Continuously monitor and assess emerging technologies and trends, recommending innovative solutions to enhance the company’s technology capabilities.
• Build and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Support and mentor the IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5 to 10 years of experience in IT management, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and project management.
• Proven experience managing IT projects, from planning through to successful delivery.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Active Directory, virtual machines, and cloud security tools, other Cloud architectures are advantageous but not required.
• Demonstrable knowledge of working with CMS based suites with a good understanding of integrations also advantageous.
• A solid understanding of network architecture, firewalls, and security protocols.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse IT team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with ITIL or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with compliance standards like GDPR, ISO 27001.
• Experience managing hybrid cloud environments and virtualized infrastructure.

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Gym Membership discounts
• Onsite parking
• Death in Service
• EAP in place
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity options
• Company Sick Pay
• Training and Development
• 32 Days Annual leave (including 10 days of bank holidays)
• Length of Service increase (3,5,7 years resulting in additional 6 days annual leave)

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