IT Director

As IT Director, you will lead the development and execution of the organisation's IT strategy, ensuring that systems, infrastructure, and processes are robust, secure, and future-ready. This role will involve building and managing a small, team comprising infrastructure and development, while championing innovation working closely with the board and the group companies., * Lead the design and delivery of the organisation's IT and digital strategy.

• Recruit, manage and develop a small team, growing and developing their skills and accountability.
• Oversee infrastructure, development, communications, project management, and systems support.
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and compliant with regulations.
• Identify and implement innovative technology solutions and cost efficiencies.
• Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Deliver transformation initiatives aligned with company-wide objectives.
• Maintain ISO27001 certification.
• Manage relationships with external service providers.

• We would expect you to have at least five years' experience in an IT leadership role, ideally within an SME environment.
• This is a hands-on role so we would look for you to be proficient in Microsoft OS, Azure/M365, SQL, VMware as well as have some networking knowledge.
• Any experience of leading developers with C#/SQL experience would be very welcome
• On top of this we are looking for strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities with a track record in delivering change and transformation projects.
• You will need to be commutable to Salford as this role is site based, five days a week.