Head Of IT

Head of IT / IT Director

Location: Poole, Dorset

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Are you an experienced IT leader looking to make a strategic impact in the finance sector? We have a fantastic opportunity for an IT Director to join a leading property finance company based in Southern England. Reporting directly to the Board, you will take full ownership of the IT function and play a pivotal role in driving the company’s digital transformation, leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency, foster growth, and improve business outcomes.

Head of IT - Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Shape and drive the long-term IT strategy to transform the company into a tech-led leader within the industry. Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement IT solutions that align with business goals.
• Infrastructure & Architecture: Oversee the development and evolution of a scalable, secure, and resilient IT infrastructure. Lead the integration of new technologies, automate processes, and implement best-of-breed applications across the business.
• Data & Cybersecurity Governance: Create and manage an enterprise-wide data architecture, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving the implementation of robust cyber security protocols, including ISO 27001 accreditation.
• Team & Resource Management: Lead and mentor a growing IT team, manage external vendors, and ensure the IT function is optimally resourced to meet business needs.
• Collaboration & Change Management: Work closely with department heads to understand their technical requirements, manage change processes, and drive technology adoption across the business.

Head of IT - Key Requirements:

• Industry Experience: Extensive hands-on technical experience in the design and implementation of a modern IT ecosystem, ideally within the SME lending or finance industry.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to lead and communicate effectively with senior management, driving strategic change through clear vision and pragmatic technical solutions.
• AI & Automation Expertise: Practical experience with AI technologies, automation tools (e.g., RPA, low-code), and transforming manual processes into automated workflows to improve operational efficiency.
• Data & Infrastructure Knowledge: In-depth understanding of data architecture, governance, cloud infrastructure, and best practices in system design and implementation.
• Change Management: Experience leading complex IT transformations, including the implementation of enterprise applications and integrations, and managing the associated change management processes.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at a time of exciting growth and transformation. As IT Director, you will have the chance to shape the technological future of the business and directly contribute to its success.

If you’re ready to lead an ambitious IT strategy and build a modern, data-driven IT infrastructure within a dynamic business environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Head of IT