IT Director

CPW is a leading mechanical, electrical, and low-carbon engineering company that is passionate about bringing buildings to life in ways that are better for the world. We are a friendly team of over 350 staff members across 13 office locations, working collaboratively with our clients to solve their biggest problems.

As the Head of IT, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing the IT team, including an IT Manager and 2 IT Support staff
• Developing and managing the IT budget, reviewing spend and identifying opportunities to reduce costs
• Monitoring licence allocations and renewals
• Developing and maintaining key internal relationships
• Working with the leadership team to develop and execute the overall IT strategy
• Maintaining and developing key external relationships with service providers and vendors
• Managing, monitoring, and recording all IT contracts
• Tendering procurement of IT equipment, contracts, and software
• Developing and implementing IT strategies, including the introduction of AI
• Developing policies and procedures that support the IT operation
• Providing training and coaching to the wider IT team
• Providing IT training to the wider business as required
• Streamlining the IT offering to ensure cohesion across all offices
• Liaising with the business to understand IT requirements
• Monitoring the helpdesk operation to ensure prompt resolution of helpdesk tickets
• Joining the disaster recovery team and leading the IT effort
• Producing and collating IT reports as necessary
• Ensuring accreditation is maintained
• Overseeing overall management of cyber security to ensure sufficient protection is in place
• Researching, developing, and project managing new software and hardware for business needs
• Bringing new ideas and improvements to fruition

We are looking for someone with:

• A degree in an IT-related qualification or equivalent
• Preferably Microsoft 365 certified
• A minimum of 5 years' experience of managing and implementing an IT function within a business
• Strong technology experience, with a solid understanding of support IT services within a business at a capacity for 200+ employees
• Good understanding of GDPR and data protection
• Strong market knowledge and evidence of utilising that knowledge to make changes with an IT function
• Skills to influence and drive effective change in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence to work with ambiguity, prioritise effectively, assess and manage risk, and make decisions

We are invested in our people and offer a competitive benefit package, including:

• Excellent growth and career opportunities
• A forward-thinking, agile approach to working
• Competitive pay and enhanced sickness/maternity/paternity pay schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Interesting and technically challenging projects
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electrical vehicle scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full allowance for team building activities

We recognise our industry is underrepresented in terms of diversity and are working hard to change this at CPW. We are committed to creating a truly inclusive environment, where all staff can flourish, have a sense of belonging, and reach their full potential.