> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2102879-it-director](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2102879-it-director). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Director - **Company:** Linear Executive Search Limited - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £115,000.0 - £135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software as a Service, DevOps, IT Management, Information Technology - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/it-director/linear-executive-search-limited-job107724885 ## About the Role Ideally we seek an experienced IT Director or Head of IT with a proven track record in a senior IT management or technology leadership capacity. The successful candidate will need very well developed commercial instincts, as well as the ability to clearly explain complex technology concepts to non-IT people, as well as vice-versa with business concepts to the IT team! ## Description Role: IT DIRECTOR, Travel & Tourism Solutions (SAAS), Central London, £115-135k+ Excellent Package, Hybrid Working, Fuelled by further investment and excellent growth potential, an opportunity has now arisen for an experienced IT Director to join the senior leadership team and really take on a business critical role in re-shaping the IT, technology, and digital function. The aim is to closely align the provision of IT services and the overall digital stance of the business with the long-term private equity investment runway and the planned growth trajectory of the business. IT is currently largely outsourced to a 3rd party provider. The IT Director will have a mandate to bring IT back in-house and assemble a team of 15-20 staff, which will cover helpdesk, infrastructure, digital services, and DevOps. The incoming IT Director will play a proactive role across all areas of the business, with a remit extending beyond just providing IT support! The IT Director will be expected to play a full part in the decision making and running of the business as a whole, supporting commercial decisions and delivering leading edge technology solutions to meet the needs of the business., The IT Director will work with the Founder CEO and the senior management team in maintaining shareholder and investor confidence in the business, essential as the high-growth potential business embarks on an ambitious growth phase. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [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) - [Beyond the Hype: Building Trustworthy and Reliable LLM Applications with Guardrails](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1594-beyond-the-hype-building-trustworthy-and-reliable-llm-applications-with-guardrails) - [Hiring Technical Leaders: Promote from Within or Go External?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100167-hiring-technical-leaders-promote-from-within-or-go-external) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## 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) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? Pros and Cons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/327-should-tech-managers-be-developers-first-pros-and-cons) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)