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# IT Director

- **Company:** Canal & River Trust
- **Location:** Leeds, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** September 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5900645843

## About the Role

Provide strategic technology leadership to support the Trust's long-term objectives. About You You will be an experienced technology leader with a track record of developing technology strategies, leading diverse teams and delivering technology-enabled change. Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, you'll combine commercial awareness, strong leadership and sound judgement with a passion for using technology, data and digital innovation to improve organisational performance and deliver lasting value. Skills & Qualifications Degree qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience, in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Technology or a related discipline.
Significant senior leadership experience within a technology, digital or IT environment.
Proven success developing technology strategies and delivering transformational change.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across technology operations, cyber security, applications and data.
Strong understanding of technology governance, enterprise architecture, cyber security, cloud technologies and modern IT service management.
Experience managing significant budgets, suppliers and technology investments.

## Description

Role Overview This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for maximising the value of technology investment, strengthening cyber resilience, enabling data-driven decision making and delivering technology-enabled transformation that supports the long-term sustainability and success of the Trust. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the Trust's technology strategy and roadmap.
Lead a high-performing technology function spanning Operations, Cyber Security, Applications, Data & Analytics and Enterprise Architecture.
Ensure technology services are secure, reliable and resilient.
Drive digital innovation, automation and technology-enabled transformation.
Develop data and analytics capabilities that support effective decision making.
Manage technology investment, budgets and strategic supplier relationships.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring technology delivers measurable organisational value.


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