IT Director Job Description

• Develop Information Technology strategy in support of the company’s mission and core objectives.
• Direct, control and motivate the staff of the Information Technology department.
• Develop an annual business plan and operating budget for the department and monitor the implementation of these to ensure that the financial targets are met.
• Negotiate service level agreements with both internal and external customers and service providers and monitor service delivery to ensure the agreed targets and standards are met.
• Accountable for the management, mentoring and career development of all IT staff.
• Defines and seeks approval for the level of IT resources required to meet these goals and prioritises and schedules major projects.
• Direct the preparation and implementation of policies, procedures and standards relating to information and telecommunication systems.
• Responsible for researching and evaluating new technologies.
• Direct, attend and participate in staff meetings and related activities; attend workshops to keep up to date with Information Technology issues.

Skills / Attributes Required

• Proven senior IT Management experience.
• A proven track record of driving and defining complex IT strategy.
• Budgetary experience of £3mn+
• Exceptional communication skills are essential in order to explain complex IT concepts to non technical colleagues
• Experience of managing multiple IT disciplines i.e. software development, technical support, systems architecture etc.
• A broad understanding of computer systems, applications and operating systems.
• Educated to degree level in Computer Science or related field.
• In depth experience of negotiating with and managing third parties

Salary / Benefits Package

• Up to £80,000 plus Car, Pension and 25 days holiday