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Director of IT and Data @ James Andrews Recruitment

Bridgewater Place, ManchesterOnsiteFull-time
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Salary: £100,000 - 115,000 per year

Requirements: Experience leading high-performing teams and managing IT, Data and Performance functionsPrevious Director-level experience in a similar roleDegree-level education or equivalent experienceExperience with Power BI and related reporting technologyITIL or CoBIT certification, or equivalentPRINCE2 certification, or equivalentStrong analytical and communication skillsConfidence influencing senior stakeholders Responsibilities: Set and deliver the technology, data and performance strategy across the organisationOwn the cyber security strategy, including regular audits and testingSet the architecture roadmap and lead change/release management across IT servicesLead supplier relationships and negotiations for hardware and softwareEnsure compliance with IT and data protection legislationDeliver a company-wide data strategy, including governance and data qualityLead the Business Intelligence function and support adoption of the UK Housing Data StandardDevelop a performance management framework, including KPI trackingBuild a business intelligence and analysis framework to support strategy and forecastingDrive continuous improvement methodology to improve productivity and reduce costsCoach and develop the team, building a culture of accountability and trustPresent to the Board and relevant committees on performance and major projects Technologies: Business IntelligenceHardwareSupportITILPower BISecurity More:

We are a well-established provider of housing and community services seeking a Director of IT & Data to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a senior, board-facing role reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, with responsibility for leading a team of 33-35 people, including 2 direct reports, and managing a budget of over £2.0m. We offer the opportunity to shape our technology, data and performance strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and drive improvement across the organisation.

last updated 33 week of 2026

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