Group IT Director

Group IT Director

National Role | Executive Leadership Team

Lead Technology. Shape Strategy. Drive Transformation.

Technology is no longer a support function – it is a catalyst for growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.

We are looking for an exceptional Group IT Director to lead the technology vision across a diverse, ambitious business with a national footprint. This is a rare opportunity to influence board-level decision‑making, shape long‑term strategy, and build the digital capabilities that will power the next phase of our growth.

If you are a commercial technology leader who thrives on transformation, inspires high‑performing teams, and enjoys turning complex challenges into business success, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward‑thinking technology and digital strategy.
• Partner with Executive and Board‑level colleagues to align technology investments with business priorities.
• Lead major transformation programmes from concept through to successful delivery.
• Drive best practice in cyber security, business continuity, infrastructure resilience, and governance.
• Manage significant technology investments, ensuring strong commercial returns and measurable value.
• Build strategic partnerships with technology suppliers and service providers.
• Champion innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

About You

• A track record of delivering business‑wide technology and digital transformation.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary technology teams and large‑scale change initiatives.
• Strong knowledge across modern technology environments including cloud, enterprise systems, data, analytics, cyber security, and architecture.
• The confidence to influence and challenge at Executive and Board level.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A passion for building high‑performing teams and developing talent.
• Experience within consumer‑facing, manufacturing, retail, home improvement, field‑service, or multi‑site organisations would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from a broad range of sectors.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary.
• Performance bonus scheme.
• Generous car allowance.
• Private healthcare.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Pension with life assurance and income protection benefits.
• Salary sacrifice benefits including pension, electric vehicle scheme, additional holiday purchase and cycle to work.
• Employee product discount scheme.

Our company is committed to monitoring & aligning its policies with up‑to‑date government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.