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Lawes Group is working with a well-established Lloyd’s Broker to appoint an IT Director. The IT Director will have full responsibility for the leadership, strategy, security, and day-to-day operation of the IT function for the organisation. This role combines hands-on operational oversight with senior-level strategic input, ensuring IT systems, data, and cyber resilience effectively support the business now and in the future.
Job Responsibility:
Overall ownership of IT strategy, architecture, and delivery across the business
Lead, manage, and develop a small internal IT team
Responsibility for IT governance, policies, procedures, and internal controls
Ensure compliance with Lloyd’s Minimum Standards and regulatory requirements
Ownership of cyber security, IT risk, resilience, and business continuity
Manage third-party suppliers, contracts, and service levels
Own and manage the IT budget and technology investment planning
Lead IT change initiatives, system upgrades, replacements, and improvement projects
Act as the senior IT point of contact for the business and senior stakeholders
Managing the IT team
Oversee IT operations and helpdesk support for company
Manage and support core insurance IT systems
Ensure system availability, performance, and data integrity
Support management with accurate MI, reporting, and data insights
Monitor cyber threats, incidents, and control effectiveness
Work closely with the wider business to identify and deliver technology improvements
Liaise with vendors and service providers to ensure effective delivery
Requirements:
Minimum 10 years post-graduate IT experience
Strong background within the insurance sector, ideally the Lloyd’s market
Proven experience running IT for a small to mid-sized organisation
Strong knowledge of cyber security, IT risk management, and compliance
Experience managing IT budgets, suppliers, and third-party providers
Track record delivering IT change, upgrades, and improvement initiatives
Experience with insurance systems such as Brokersure, IMR, and ECF (or similar)
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills