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# Interim Director of IT & Data

- **Company:** James Ltd
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Salary:** £195,000.0 - £260,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Release Management, Data Strategy, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/interim-director-of-it-data/57232545

## About the Role

* Proven Director-level experience in IT, Data and Performance
 * ITIL or CoBIT certification (or equivalent)
 * Available at short notice

## Description

Our client, a housing and community services provider in Manchester, is seeking an experienced Interim Director of IT, Data & Performance to lead their IT, Data and Insight & Innovation function for an initial 6-month contract., * Lead the technology, data and performance strategy

 * Own cyber security strategy, including audits and testing
 * Oversee the architecture roadmap and IT change/release management
 * Ensure compliance with IT and data protection legislation
 * Drive the data strategy, including governance and data quality
 * Lead the Business Intelligence function
 * Maintain KPI tracking and performance reporting
 * Manage the team through the interim period
 * Report to the Board on performance


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