About Us Cambria Group is a leading automotive retail and mobility business operating multiple brands and sites across the UK. Technology is central to our growth, customer experience, and operational excellence.
The Role This is a hands‑on strategic leadership role responsible for the full IT function across the group, including in‑house software development capability.
You Will: Own IT operations, infrastructure, applications, and security
Lead a small internal development team delivering business‑critical applications
Drive digital transformation and innovation
Partner with business leaders to deliver commercial value through technology
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Define and deliver the IT and technology roadmap aligned to business goals
Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior stakeholders
Lead, mentor, and develop: IT support and infrastructure teams
In‑house software development team
Manage third‑party vendors and technology partners
Software Development & Innovation Lead and manage a small team of developers building and supporting internal applications
Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of in‑house systems and integrations
Ensure solutions are: Scalable
Secure
Well‑architected and documented
Contribute at a technical level where required (hands‑on leadership)
Establish development best practices including: Code quality and standards
Version control and deployment processes
Testing and release management
Identify opportunities to enhance systems through: Automation
AI and intelligent workflows
Improved customer and colleague experiences
Operations & Infrastructure Ensure high availability and performance of all systems across multiple sites
Oversee: Microsoft stack (Azure, M365, Entra, Intune)
Network, servers, storage, and endpoints
IT service management and support delivery
Maintain robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Applications & Systems Own and optimise core business systems including: Dealer Management Systems (e.g. Pinewood or similar)
CRM / lead management platforms (e.g. ePro or equivalent)
Finance and operational systems
Drive integration between in‑house and third‑party platforms
Data & Reporting Lead the development of a modern data and reporting capability
Oversee: SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, and reporting platforms
Data quality, governance, and accessibility
Enable the business with actionable insights and automation
Cyber Security & Compliance Own the organisation’s cyber security posture
Implement best practices across: Identity and access management
Endpoint and network security
Monitoring and threat response
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g. GDPR)
Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience in a Head of IT / IT Manager / IT Director role
Experience leading software development teams and delivering in‑house applications
Strong technical background across: Microsoft technologies (Azure, M365, security)
Application development environments (e.g. .NET, APIs, integrations)
Experience in multi‑site environments
Strong understanding of: Infrastructure & cloud services
Data platforms (SQL, reporting)
System integration and architecture
Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills
Desirable Experience in automotive retail or multi‑site retail environments
Exposure to Dealer Management Systems (e.g. Pinewood, Keyloop, etc.)
Experience with AI, automation, or digital transformation initiatives
Familiarity with modern development practices (DevOps, CI/CD)
Personal Attributes Commercially minded with a strong focus on business value
Hands‑on technical leader who can bridge development and infrastructure
Strong leadership and team development capability
Proactive, forward‑thinking, and innovative
Comfortable operating at both strategic and technical levels
What Success Looks Like Stable, secure, and high‑performing IT environment
High‑quality, well‑supported in‑house applications delivering business value
Improved data visibility and decision‑making across the business
Successful delivery of transformation initiatives
Package Competitive salary + bonus
Company car / allowance
Additional benefits (pension, holidays, etc.)
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