IT Director

General Description

I have been instructed to recruit for an IT Director. This role will cover the UK and will oversee technology services such as infrastructure, operations, IT support and Cyber security. A hands on approach is required along with strategic thinking, a leader who can manage high performing teams. The ability to think automation first and how AI can assist the business into a modernise environment.

Experience

An experienced IT Director or Head of IT who has managed ‘Heads of’ and indirectly managed a team of 15-20 people consisting of infrastructure, Cyber security, operations and IT support. Experience of leadership roles across complex, multi-site environments, and strong coverage in Cyber security, cloud, automation, AI and enterprise platforms. Core areas being digital transformation, technology strategy and leadership, service management, financial vendor management, governance risk management. Working closely with Global teams to align UK strategy. Good leadership skills, remain calm, the ability to influence senior stakeholders and work well across different functions. Good understanding of technical landscape within the Microsoft ecosystem such as Office 365 and associated products, digital workplace technologies, Networking and firewalls, VMware, Cloud such as Azure, CrowdStrike. This role is to work in central London with a hybrid working model, salary and package is competitive.

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Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age