Salary: £95,000 - 100,000 per year Requirements: Senior IT leadership experience in a complex or multi-site environment Strong strategic vision with a track record of delivering digital change Broad technical knowledge across infrastructure, cloud, security and systems Excellent communicator, comfortable working with executive and non-technical stakeholders Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets and handle large-scale projects Passion for innovation, digital maturity and continuous improvement Responsibilities: Shape and deliver the group-wide Technology Strategy Improve teaching, learning and operational efficiency through digital tools Manage cyber security strategy, incident response and risk Oversee systems integration, cloud architecture and data governance Lead, develop and mentor diverse technical teams Manage budgets, procurement, suppliers and contract negotiations Ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding and online safety standards Technologies: Cloud Security AI Support More: We are a large, multi-site education group based in Somerset, looking for a Director of IT to lead our technology strategy. We offer a competitive salary package of 90K-100K along with excellent benefits. This is a high-impact role that provides the opportunity to shape the digital future of our respected institution, drive digital transformation, and influence long-term direction while managing diverse technical teams in a dynamic environment. last updated 8 week of 2026