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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    Managing Director

    Link Community Development (England and Wales) (LCD E&W) is part of the LCD group of NGOs, which works with governments and communities in Africa to improve the quality of schooling and the life chances of young people and their communities.

    Link | Not Specified

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    Managing Director

    The United House Group, now in its 48th year, is one of the leading specialist housing construction companies operating across London and the South East,

    United House Group | Not Specified

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    Experienced Bankers & Credit Professionals

    The Asset Protection Agency (APA) is seeking to hire experienced and talented professionals at Director, Manager and Associate level to discharge its responsibilities under the Asset Protection Scheme (APS) and make a significant

    Asset Protection Agency | Salary range from 55k-130k

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    Risk Professionals

    The Asset Protection Agency (APA) is seeking to hire experienced and talented professionals at Director, Manager and Associate level to discharge its responsibilities under the Asset Protection Scheme (APS)

    Asset Protection Agency | £55,000 - £130,000

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    Director of Organisational Development

    Our client has already built an exceptional reputation for best-in class people policies that transform talent into a real business asset.

    Strategi | £110k

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    Director of Performance and Quality

    Join us and help lead Richmond Fellowship, one of the largest providers of services to people experiencing mental ill health in England. In our 50th anniversary year, we have plans for significant investment and in this brand new, key role you will

    Richmond Fellowship | c. £80k

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    Sales Professionals

    If businesses are to survive the long lasting effects of recession they must manage their cash-flow and credit risk better than ever before!

    Credit Protection Association | OTE £85k

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    Sales and Marketing Director

    Care Expertise provides support and care for people with learning difficulties, autism and mental health issues through a network of managed houses and care services.

    Care Expertise | c£70,000

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    Transport Strategy Director

    GMPTE (Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive) is working hard to improve public transport in Greater Manchester and is responsible for the delivery of more than £1.5 billion of Public Transport schemes over the next 5 years.

    Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) | Circa £90,000

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    Director

    The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK’s leading public sector watchdog, reporting to Parliament on the handling of billions of pounds of taxpayers’ money. With the recent appointment of a new Chairman and new Comptroller & Auditor General

    National Audit Office (NAO) | Not Specified

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