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# Director of IT and Data

- **Company:** James Andrews
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £100,000.0 - £115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, PRINCE2, Release Management, Power BI, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2924255460-2

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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


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