Our Client
We are proud to be supporting one of the UK’s most strategically significant infrastructure organisations. Operating at extraordinary scale and complexity, this business is a true cornerstone of the national economy. Relied upon by millions of people every year and recognised for both its commercial strength and operational excellence.
With major investment programmes shaping its future, technology sits firmly at the heart of its ambition. The incoming IT Director will play a central role: ensuring today’s operations run seamlessly while laying the digital foundations that will power tomorrow. This is a visible, high-stakes appointment with real impact across the organisation and beyond.
The Role
This is a broad and influential leadership position. The IT Director will:
* Shape and deliver a forward-looking IT strategy aligned to business growth and transformation.
* Safeguard infrastructure resilience, ensuring systems are robust, scalable, and secure.
* Unlock innovation through digital platforms, automation, and advanced analytics.
* Oversee cyber, data, and compliance in a tightly regulated environment.
* Manage vendor partnerships to drive performance and value.
* Inspire and develop a diverse team, building a culture of excellence, inclusion, and accountability.
* Partner closely with the executive, translating complex technical strategies into meaningful business outcomes.
The Person
We are seeking a proven IT leader with experience in high-intensity, customer-centric environments. Exposure to sectors such as utilities, logistics, major infrastructure, retail, sports & leisure, or transport will be valuable.
The successful candidate will bring clarity of vision, the ability to manage scale and complexity, and the gravitas to influence at board level while leading large technical teams with confidence.
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to lead technology for one of the UK’s most critical organisations. It offers not only the challenge of working at scale but also the opportunity to create a legacy, through transformation, resilience, and innovation.
All expressions of interest will be handled with the utmost discretion