Deputy IT Director

Deputy IT Director, Newcastle upon Tyne

£110,000 - £120,000 + £8,500 Car Allowance + Hybrid Working + Excellent Company Benefits.

Excellent opportunity for an accomplished IT Director or senior Head of IT to join a major national organisation in a highly influential leadership position, shaping and delivering its future technology and digital strategy. The organisation has operated successfully for more than 75 years and has established a significant national presence. It is now investing in the continued modernisation of its technology landscape, creating an opportunity for an experienced IT leader to deliver genuine business-wide transformation.

• Help define and deliver a Group-wide IT and digital strategy.
• Act as a senior technology advisor to executive and divisional leadership teams.
• Lead transformation programmes across operational, commercial, finance and customer-facing functions.
• Oversee infrastructure, networks, systems, development and IT support services.
• Lead and develop the Heads of Development and Infrastructure.
• Improve core ERP, CRM, document management and business systems.
• Establish strong cyber security, data governance and business continuity frameworks.
• Manage major suppliers, technology contracts and commercial relationships.
• Take responsibility for IT budgets, return on investment and supplier performance.
• Four days per week based in the Newcastle office, with one day working from home.
• Occasional travel to regional offices and partner locations.

• Previous experience as an IT Director, Deputy IT Director or senior Head of IT.
• Leadership experience within a large, multi-site organisation.
• Proven experience delivering business-wide IT transformation.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, software development and operational IT delivery.
• Experience managing ERP, CRM and integrated enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of cyber security, data governance and risk management.
• Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, suppliers and contracts.
• Comfortable influencing and advising stakeholders at Board and executive level.
• Strong leadership, change management and team development experience.
• Experience with in construction, house building, property or another multi-site industry would be advantageous.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.