Director of Technology & Data Permanent | Hybrid (West Midlands). £ competitive base + benefits.
A major organisation operating in a regulated environment is seeking an exceptional Director of Technology & Data to lead its enterprise-wide technology and data agenda. Reporting directly to the CTO, and acting as a key deputy, this role holds full accountability for Technology and Data - spanning IT operations, platforms, cyber security, service assurance, data engineering, analytics and governance. This is a board-facing leadership position requiring gravitas, commercial acumen and proven delivery capability. We are not seeking a hands-on technologist, but a strategic leader who can shape vision, align technology and data to business strategy, and drive measurable organisational change at pace.
The Role
You will translate business strategy into an integrated technology and data roadmap, ensuring systems, governance and data capability fully support long-term objectives. Key responsibilities include:
1. Setting and executing the enterprise Technology and Data strategy
2. Deputising for the CTO and influencing at Executive and Board level
3. Leading IT operations, infrastructure, cyber security and resilience
4. Owning data governance, quality and availability of complex organisational data to support strategic decision-making and performance storytelling
5. Drivin...