Director of Architecture & Transformation

The Director of IT, Architecture and Infrastructure will oversee the strategic planning and operational delivery of the technology infrastructure within the organisation. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking individual with a strong background in IT architecture and infrastructure management.

• Work with the Director of IT to co-create a forward-looking, business-aligned technology strategy that sets a clear direction for IT.
• Design an enterprise architecture roadmap that is scalable, secure, and adaptive to changing organisational needs.
• Ensure technology decisions support service delivery, data-driven operations, and long-term cost efficiency.

Technology Governance & Operating Model Transformation

• Standardise and simplify technology governance, policies, and processes to reflect a modern, strategic IT function.
• Embed frameworks such as:
• ISO/IEC 27001: The international standard for information security management systems (ISMS), ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library): A framework for standardising IT service management practices and aligning them with business needs.
• Shift IT's organisational role from a back-office support service to an integrated business enabler.

Support Key Change Programmes & Technical Delivery Oversight

• Provide expert guidance on the technology workstream within the Finance ERP transformation programme.
• Lead platform rationalisation initiatives to reduce cost and complexity.
• Oversee the consolidation of the IT environment, supporting migration towards a unified operating ecosystem (currently a mix of Microsoft and Google platforms).

• Lead and be responsible for overall implementation of the architecture and technology deliverables, fostering a culture of collaboration across IT and business teams to identify and address IT business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise user requirements, addressing them effectively.

Finance

• Oversee delivery of financial business cases to reduce IT costs.