Deputy IT Director

Deputy IT DirectorNewcastle upon Tyne110,000 - 120,000 + 8,500 Car Allowance + Hybrid Working + Excellent Company BenefitsExcellent opportunity for an accomplished IT Director or senior Head of IT to join a major national organisation in a highly influential leadership position, shaping and delivering its future technology and digital strategy.This organisation has operated successfully for more than 75 years and has established a significant national presence. It is now investing in the continued modernisation of its technology landscape, creating an opportunity for an experienced IT leader to deliver genuine business-wide transformation.Reporting directly to the Group IT Director, you will help define and deliver the organisation's IT and digital strategy across a complex, multi-site operation. You will lead senior technology functions covering development and infrastructure while acting as a trusted technology advisor to executive and divisional leadership teams.The role will combine strategic transformation with responsibility for dependable day-to-day technology services. You will oversee infrastructure, systems, cyber security, data governance, business continuity, suppliers and major technology programmes.The ideal candidate will have operated as an IT Director, Deputy IT Director or senior Head of IT within a large, multi-site organisation. You will have a proven record of leading major transformation programmes while maintaining secure, reliable and commercially effective IT operations.This is a rare opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a nationally recognised business and play a central role in defining how technology supports its next stage of growth.The Role:Helping define and deliver a Group-wide IT and digital strategyActing as a senior technology advisor to executive and divisional leadership teamsLeading transformation programmes across operational, commercial, finance and customer-facing functionsOverseeing infrastructure, networks, systems, development and IT support servicesLeading and developing the Heads of Development and InfrastructureImproving core ERP, CRM, document management and business systemsEstablishing strong cyber security, data governance and business continuity frameworksManaging major suppliers, technology contracts and commercial relationshipsTaking responsibility for IT budgets, return on investment and supplier performanceFour days per week based in the Newcastle office, with one day working from homeOccasional travel to regional offices and partner locationsThe Person:Previous experience as an IT Director, Deputy IT Director or senior Head of ITLeadership experience within a large, multi-site organisationProven experience delivering business-wide IT transformationStrong knowledge of infrastructure, software development and operational IT deliveryExperience managing ERP, CRM and integrated enterprise systemsStrong understanding of cyber security, data governance and risk managementCommercially astute, with experience managing budgets, suppliers and contractsComfortable influencing and advising stakeholders at Board and executive levelStrong leadership, change management and team development experienceExperience within construction, housebuilding, property or another multi-site industry would be advantageousRise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.Discipline(s): Rise TechnologyJob type: Permanent