Director of System 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. Client Details This not-for-profit organisation Description 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. Main responsibilities / duties Technology Strategy & Architecture Roadmap • 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). Relationship Management • 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. Profile Experience: • Experience in tender negotiation and IT purchasing • Experience in supplier and contract management and reviewing performance against SLAs • Experienced in developing strong working relationships with key external partners • Experience in implementing IT strategies • Experienced in running and managing IT infrastructure, application, and network services • Ensuring organisation-wide compliance with information security and governance policies • ITIL / ISO 20000 / ISO 9001 experience • Experience in similar organisation structures (many sites and geographically spread) • Experience of upper mid / large enterprise IT service provision • Experienced in running and managing outsourced IT services Skills and Abilities: • IT Service Management • IT Project Management • Proven ability in the development and implementation of information security and information governance policies, procedures, and mechanisms • Proven ability to implement effective disaster recovery and business continuity plans • High degree of analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including those with and without IT expertise • Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands • Ability to work under pressure • Excellent written, communication, presentation, and influencing skills • Demonstrates a range of appropriate leadership and ambassadorial skills • Excellent IT skills • This remains a "hands-on" role, not purely management Job Offer • A competitive salary paying up to £72,471 • This is a fully remote opportunity • Opportunities to work within a meaningful and impactful not-for-profit sector. • A fixed-term contract of 12 Months with Likely extension.