IT Director

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT professional to join our team as the Head of IT at CPW. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading and managing our IT function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality IT services to support our business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the IT team, including an IT Manager and 2 IT Support staff.
• Develop and manage the IT budget, reviewing spend and identifying opportunities to reduce costs.
• Monitor licence allocations and renewals.
• Develop and maintain key internal relationships with business stakeholders.
• Work with the leadership team to develop and execute the overall IT strategy.
• Maintain and develop key external relationships with service providers and vendors.
• Manage, monitor, and record all IT contracts.
• Tender procurement of IT equipment, contracts, and software.
• Develop and implement IT strategies, including the introduction of AI.
• Develop policies and procedures that support the IT operation.
• Provide training and coaching to the wider IT team.
• Provide IT training to the wider business as required.
• Streamline the IT offering to ensure cohesion across all offices.
• Liaise with the business to understand IT requirements.
• Monitor the helpdesk operation, ensuring prompt resolution of helpdesk tickets.
• Join the disaster recovery team and lead the IT effort.
• Produce and collate IT reports as necessary.
• Ensure accreditation is maintained.
• Oversee the management of cyber security, ensuring sufficient protection is in place.
• Research, develop, and project manage new software and hardware for business needs.
• Bring new ideas and improvements to fruition.

Requirements

• A degree in an IT-related qualification or equivalent.
• Preferably Microsoft 365 certified.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience of managing and implementing an IT function within a business.
• Strong technology experience, 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 utilizing 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, prioritize effectively, assess and manage risk, and make decisions.

What We Offer

• 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.

About CPW

CPW is a leading provider of mechanical, electrical, and low-carbon engineering services. We are passionate about bringing buildings to life in ways that are better for the world. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

Our Values

We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a truly inclusive environment where all staff can flourish and reach their full potential. We recognize that our industry is underrepresented in terms of diversity, and we are working hard to change this at CPW.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced IT professional looking for a new challenge, please send your CV to recruitment@cpwp.com. We would love to hear from you