1. Shape the Future of Technology in a Growing Business
2. Hands-On Leadership with Strategic Impact
About Our Client
Our client is a dynamic and expanding business based in Manchester, operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment. With a strong focus on operational efficiency and bespoke technology solutions, they are entering a period of rapid growth and transformation, making this a pivotal time to join their leadership team.
Job Description
As IT Director, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the technology landscape of a growing business. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll define and deliver the IT strategy, ensuring it aligns with the company's ambitious goals. You'll lead a small, agile team and oversee all aspects of IT operations-from infrastructure and networks to bespoke software development and cybersecurity. Your remit will include full budget ownership, vendor management, and driving ROI from technology investments. You'll also be the go-to expert for compliance and data protection, ensuring robust frameworks are in place. With the business entering a phase of rapid growth, this role offers the chance to lead transformative projects, modernise systems, and make a lasting impact at both strategic and operational levels.
The Successful Applicant
3. Proven experience as an IT Director or senior IT leader in a small to mid-sized business.
4. A strong technical background, particularly in bespoke software development.
5. Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
6. Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to implementation.
7. Experience with cloud and on-prem infrastructure (Azure, AWS).
8. Ideally, exposure to the conveyancing, legal, property management sector or similar operational environments.
What's on Offer
9. Competitive salary
10. Car Allowance
11. Pension matched up to 5%
12. Health and Life Insurance