Director of IT and Data

• Set and deliver the technology, data and performance strategy across the organisation
• Own cyber security strategy, with regular audits and testing
• Set the architecture roadmap and lead change/release management across IT services
• Lead supplier relationships and negotiations for hardware and software
• Ensure compliance with IT and data protection legislation
• Deliver a company-wide data strategy, covering governance and data quality
• Lead the Business Intelligence function and support adoption of the UK Housing Data Standard
• Develop a performance management framework, including KPI tracking
• Build a business intelligence and analysis framework to support strategy and forecasting
• Drive continuous improvement methodology (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) to improve productivity and cut costs
• Coach and develop your team, building a culture of accountability and trust
• Present to the Board and relevant committees on performance and major projects

• Experience leading high-performing teams and managing IT, Data and Performance functions
• Previous Director-level experience in a similar role
• Degree level education, or equivalent experience
• Experience with Power BI and related reporting technology
• ITIL or CoBIT certification (or equivalent)
• PRINCE2 certification (or equivalent)
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with confidence influencing senior stakeholders

Our client, a well-established provider of housing and community services, is looking for a Director of IT & Data to join their Senior Leadership Team. This is a senior, board-facing role, reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, leading a function of between 33-35 (2 direct reports) with budget responsibility of over 2.0m.