A leading non profit in London are seeking a Director of IT to head up the department, review the structure and set up and oversee a transformation for them. The role will be for 12-18 months on a fixed term contract basis. The role will be offered on a hybrid basis and require some presence in the office in London. Responsibilities: Growth, Structure and Opportunities • Ensure that the IT department is designed in the correct way so that our department is based on up-to-date ideas about internal customer service, resourcing and suitable structures for leadership. • Make recommendations for change if it is judged (and evidenced that) the IT structure is not suitable for purpose. Stakeholder Engagement and & Relationship Building • Act as a key representative of the organisation in external forums, including boards, committees, working parties, and government consultations. • Cultivate positive relationships with shareholders, external business partners, and agencies, ensuring their interests are effectively represented, especially considering value for money with third party IT providers. General IT Department Management • Responsibility for systems development, maintenance network, infrastructure, cyber security, cloud, IT projects, IT support. • To lead and manage the infrastructure and software development teams, supporting them in building and maintaining robust and innovative software solutions that are fit for purpose. • To deliver the Group IT Function within agreed budgets and to be pro-active in identifying savings. • To ensure that all documentation and coding are recorded in Confluence and Gitlab. • To ensure that system architecture diagrams are created and are in place as required Project and Resource Management • Identify, monitor, and analyse key metrics related to the IT Department's day-to-day performance, using insights to drive improvements and thinking beyond IT to consider the digital performance of the whole organisation. • Deliver complex technical IT initiatives on time and within budget, balancing technical quality with operational efficiency. Experience • Degree in Computer Science, Software Development or related discipline or equivalent. • Experience of managing, directing and motivating staff to deliver projects with stretching scope and objectives. • Desirable to have qualifications in ISO27001 or equivalent data security certification. • Reliable, flexible and cooperative. • Diplomatic and tactful. • Credible, confident and articulate, with excellent communication and presentation skills. • Strategic thinker - able to see the big picture and understand what is best for the business. • Strong understanding of multiple programming languages. • Strong knowledge of the SDLC, code reviews and best practices. • Strong knowledge of database management and design and data structures including PostgreSQL. • Experience of managing and negotiating third party contracts.