IT Director

• Shape the Future of Technology in a Growing Business
• Hands-On Leadership with Strategic Impact

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic and expanding business based in Manchester, operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment. With a strong focus on operational efficiency and bespoke technology solutions, they are entering a period of rapid growth and transformation, making this a pivotal time to join their leadership team.

Job Description

As IT Director, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the technology landscape of a growing business. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll define and deliver the IT strategy, ensuring it aligns with the company's ambitious goals. You'll lead a small, agile team and oversee all aspects of IT operations-from infrastructure and networks to bespoke software development and cybersecurity. Your remit will include full budget ownership, vendor management, and driving ROI from technology investments. You'll also be the go-to expert for compliance and data protection, ensuring robust frameworks are in place. With the business entering a phase of rapid growth, this role offers the chance to lead transformative projects, modernise systems, and make a lasting impact at both strategic and operational levels.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience as an IT Director or senior IT leader in a small to mid-sized business.
• A strong technical background, particularly in bespoke software development.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to implementation.
• Experience with cloud and on-prem infrastructure (Azure, AWS).
• Ideally, exposure to the conveyancing, legal, property management sector or similar operational environments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• Pension matched up to 5%
• Health and Life Insurance