IT Director Jobs

Attributes of an IT Director

To flourish in an IT Director role it’s essential to have proven senior IT management experience and a track record of driving complex IT strategies that deliver business benefits and ROI (return on investment). IT Directors can earn up to and beyond £100k a year, and could well be handling a multi-million pound IT budget, and overseeing hundreds of IT personnel. Most IT Directors will have a degree or post-graduate degree in Computer Science, possibly a business management qualification, and around 15 years experience of IT operations, software development and systems architecture. There’s also a need for IT Directors to communicate clearly - able to explain the workings of complex IT implementations to the rest of the board - and negotiate the best deals from third party technology providers.

Key Responsibilities of an IT Director

Every sector has an IT functionality that often underpins the whole operation, from secure electronic payment systems across a chain of supermarkets, to sophisticated case management solutions in law practices. IT Directors will be responsible for developing budgets, overseeing implementation of strategic software initiatives, applications and infrastructure, and seeking ways to drive business growth and reduce costs. The role could involve recruiting key IT staff within the organisation and undertaking annual and performance reviews of senior staff. The IT Director must also secure Board approval for IT resources he or she believes are required, and work closely with systems providers to schedule major projects.

Inside the Job

Today due to global market growth, IT Director jobs are often international, with many positions based in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. IT is an incredibly  fast-evolving sector, so the IT Director must be up to date with the latest technologies, attending conferences and workshops, and feeding back on potentially useful innovations.

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    Head of Safety

    Our client is a significant business within a UK based FTSE 250 group, with the group having achieved high profile international success in recent years.

    Veredus | £70,000 plus bonus & benefits

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    PRINCIPAL & CHIEF EXECUTIVE

    Newham, London • c. £140k p.a.+ benefits Do you want to lead the learning and skills revolution in a College judged by Ofsted to be outstanding?

    Newham College | £140k p.a.+ benefits

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    Sales & Marketing Director

    Demonstrating exceptional growth over the last 3 years, our client is a leader in its field and has a business model driven by both commercial and public-sector revenues, via B2B and B2C sales channels

    Clay McGuire Executive Selection | £80-95,000

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    Retail Director Designate

    Competitive salary, executive benefits, long-term incentive plan Founded in 1898, the Heron & Brearley Group is proud of its heritage as the largest and oldest licensed retail business in the Isle of Man.

    Heron & Brearley Group | Competitive

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    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR BRANCH OPERATIONS

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR BRANCH OPERATIONS £42,000 - £47,000pa London, SE1 We have over 6000 volunteers in our national Branch network who raise around £20 million in grants to assist some 50,000 clients each year.

    SSAFA Forces Help | £42,000 - £47,000pa

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    Executive Development Director

    Executive Development Director Package in the range £60 - £80k (depending on experience) includes bonus & benefits Cranfield’s Centre for Customised Executive Development

    Cranfield University | £60 - £80k

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    Relationship Manager

    The ifs School of Finance is internationally recognised for its expertise in financial services education provision. Established in 1879 as the Institute of Bankers, today the ifs is the leading provider of financial education to professionals,

    ifs School of Finance | £45,000

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    Supply Chain Policy Director

    Supply Chain Policy Director – Aberdeen Oil & Gas UK is the leading representative body for the UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry. Its purpose is to develop and further the safe and sustainable future for the Industry,

    Oil & Gas UK | Competitive

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    Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive

    Director of Finance £Competitive Salary Working with NHS Coventry for the people of Coventry to help them live longer and healthier lives.

    Coventry NHS | £Competitive Salary

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    EA to CEO with fluent French

    EA to CEO with fluent French £36,000- £43,500 West End, London

    Crone Corkill | £36,000- £43,500

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