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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Director / Head of Technology (Software & IT Infrastructure) - New - **Company:** RedRock Resourcing - **Location:** Cheltenham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £90,000.0 - £100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, IT Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Enterprise Software Applications, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2925623181-2 ## About the Role * Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, including managing software development, infratrsucture and information security while building and scaling teams. * In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud services, enterprise applications, software development and security technologies. * Strong experience in web applications development (.Net) * In-depth knowledge of Agile, SDLC, ITIL and COBIT frameworks. * Strong understanding of data protection regulations, information security standards and cyber risk management. * Demonstrable experience leading digital transformation and systems integration projects. * Communication, collaboration and diplomacy * Strategic thinking and foresight * Innovative mindset * Emotional intelligence * Decisiveness under pressure ## Description IT Director / Head of Technology (Software &IT Infrastructure) - New Role 90,000 - 100,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working A leading organisation (of c.250 staff) requires a technically skilled, motivated, and forward-thinking IT Director/Head of Techncology to serve as a technical leader for the IT department and oversee the development, implementation, and management of all technological aspects across the group - to include both software development and IT infrastructure. This role requires both hands-on technical expertise and strategic oversight to align the department's capabilities with the group's broader operational objectives. Suitable candidates will have the following, Responsibililties will include: * Maintaining and developing existing software solutions/systems. * Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends, with a particular focus on cyber, AI and automation. * Communicating technical strategies, challenges, and achievements. * Evaluating and implementing scalable architectural designs. * Ensuring robust data management to enable performance management and drive strategic decision-making. * Leading technical teams through agile development methodologies. * Setting and managing technology budgets. * Management of the full IT team including owning future recruitment, development, and retention of staff. * Monitoring system performance and reliability. * Identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities. * Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. ## Related Videos - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Successful talent development in tech: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1497-successful-talent-development-in-tech-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Hiring Technical Leaders: Promote from Within or Go External?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100167-hiring-technical-leaders-promote-from-within-or-go-external) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)