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The Group IT Director is a Senior Leadership role with clear accountability for ensuring Ventrica’s technology, infrastructure and cyber security enable the business to operate efficiently, securely and at scale across the UK and South Africa. Working closely with the CFOO and wider leadership team, you will set a clear IT agenda aligned to business plans and operational priorities, while maintaining a strong grip on day-to-day delivery. The role is focused on creating clarity, control and consistency across our IT estate, ensuring technology supports efficient ways of working and dependable service for our teams. You will lead IT and Service Desk teams, own IT investment and budget decisions, and ensure cyber security, resilience and risk management are embedded and effective. This is a senior operational leadership role, balancing direction-setting with disciplined execution.
Job Responsibility:
Set and deliver a clear IT agenda that supports Ventrica’s business plans, growth ambitions and operational priorities
Ensure reliable, scalable and cost-effective infrastructure that supports efficient ways of working for users across the UK and South Africa, both office-based and remote
Ensure core infrastructure, end-user computing, collaboration tools and business systems are robust, standardised and well governed
Lead pragmatic technology roadmaps, ensuring systems are fit for purpose, efficient and future-ready
Lead our cyber security strategy, embedding security-by-design across all systems and processes
Own policies, controls and governance for information security, data protection, disaster recovery and business continuity
Proactively manage cyber risks, vulnerabilities and incidents, working closely with senior stakeholders
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and client security requirements
Lead IT Support and Service Desk teams to deliver a consistent, reliable and efficient service to colleagues
Define and manage service standards, KPIs and controls to drive reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement
Ensure effective incident, problem and change management processes are in place and embedded
Build and lead a high-performing IT function with clear accountability, capability and ways of working
Develop capability, succession and career pathways within the IT team
Act as a trusted partner to Operational and Functional leaders, translating business needs into practical, value-driven technology solutions
Own the Group IT budget, ensuring appropriate investment, cost control and clear value for money
Lead vendor selection, contract negotiation and supplier performance management
Ensure technology investments deliver clear business value and scalability
Requirements:
Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, within a multi-site or international organisation
Strong background in IT infrastructure, end-user computing and service management
Demonstrable experience leading cyber security strategy and managing risk at an organisational level
Experience owning and managing IT budgets and complex supplier relationships
Strong operational mindset with the ability to set direction and ensure disciplined execution
Clear, confident leadership style that builds trust and accountability at all levels
Commercially focused, with a practical approach to investment, cost control and value
Calm and resilient under pressure, with a proactive approach to risk and problem solving