IT Director

Our client is one of the UKs leading names in large format print, POS and instore retail solutions. With a creative design agency in house, they boast and end to end solution that can be tailored to client needs. Due to a restructure, they are now looking to add a new Head of IT or IT Director to the business.

The successful candidate will oversee

• Boalstering the businesses technology suite
• Responsible for the management, strategy, and execution of IT (information technology) of an organisation, including directing the effective delivery of networks and data recovery systems.
• Overseeing technical projects based on organisational goals.
• Managing a department of technical employees while also working closely with external vendors, advisors, and the management team.

Day to day you will

• Oversee all technology operations and evaluate them according to established goals
• Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by the board
• Develop strategy as it relates to the organisation's IT infrastructure (computer and information systems, security, communication systems)
• Researching and recommending new products
• Consult senior-level stakeholders across the organisation to identify business and technology needs and to optimize the use of information technology
• Directing the effective delivery of networks, development, and disaster recovery systems and processes
• Lead efforts to improve IT processes
• Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software
• Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency
• Working with IT staff to find solutions to manage business activities
• Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to the board, researching and recommending new products/systems
• Ensure smooth delivery and operation of IT services by monitoring systems performance
• Supervising the IT team, while working closely with management, external vendors, and advisors
• Preparing financial budgets and presenting proposals for capital projects to the board

Experience

• 10 years’ experience in an IT environment
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Experience working in a print or retail based point of sale environment would be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with teams across the whole organisation
• Experience of negotiating with and managing third parties
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
• Strong knowledge of project management principles