Senior Director, Data Management

1 month ago

United Kingdom CR Smith Full time

It now has 380 staff across a number of facilities and have developed its own apprenticeship scheme, reflecting its investment in the future. The company is active over a wide range of initiatives supporting the community and a broad range of charitable causes. Across its Manufacturing and Glaziers businesses there is a current turnover of c£40m and it is ideally placed to deliver across a range of home improvement products, helping organisations deliver on Net Zero commitments.

The CR Smith of today is led by a dynamic team who are focused on growing the business from its existing base leveraging off it brand strength and its unparalleled reputation built over up over the past 50 years.

Due to retirement, CR Smith is seeking a new Director of IT to lead the company’s technology proposition, security, and data-driven solutions that support growth and operational excellence.

The Director of IT is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing CR Smith’s IT strategy, operations, and infrastructure. This individual will ensure the alignment of technology initiatives with business objectives, drive digital transformation, and implement secure, scalable, and efficient IT systems. The ideal candidate will combine strategic insight with hands-on management skills to guide the IT team and collaborate with all departments to optimise technology use across the organisation.

Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy that aligns with CR Smith’s business goals, focusing on digital innovation, customer engagement, and operational efficiency
Lead digital transformation projects to modernise systems, improve workflows, and deliver data-driven insights to the business

IT Infrastructure & Operations:
Ensure a high-performance, secure, and resilient IT infrastructure that meets the company’s needs
Oversee the management and maintenance of all hardware, software, networks, and databases
Drive the adoption of cloud technologies, virtualisation, and other innovations to improve scalability and cost-effectiveness

Cybersecurity & Compliance:
Lead efforts to secure the company’s information assets and maintain data integrity, privacy, and compliance with relevant regulations
Conduct regular security audits, manage risks, and oversee disaster recovery planning and implementation

Team Management & Development:
Lead, enhance and develop a high-performing IT team capable of meeting current and future business needs
Foster a collaborative, innovative culture within the IT department that aligns with CR Smith’s values and mission

Act as the primary point of contact between IT and other departments, ensuring technology solutions are aligned with business requirements
Regularly communicate IT strategy, project updates, and performance metrics to senior management and key stakeholders

Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective procurement of technology solutions
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field


Proven experience in IT leadership roles, ideally within retail, manufacturing, or customer-centric industries
Demonstrable experience in digital transformation, cloud migration, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management
Strong background in aligning IT with business strategy, with a track record of delivering successful, impactful projects

Expertise in IT systems architecture, cloud solutions, network management, and enterprise applications
Solid understanding of cybersecurity best practices, regulatory compliance, and risk management
Familiarity with ERP and CRM systems, data analytics platforms, and IT service management

Strong leadership and team development abilities with a focus on fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
On offer is an excellent salary package.

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