Director of IT
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Street, Somerset, BA16 0HB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hunter Selection Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 102969_1771494443 |
Summary
Role: Director of IT
Location: Somerset
Package: Competitive Salary+ Excellent benifits
About the Role
- Lead technology strategy across a large, multi‑site education group
- Oversee all IT functions: infrastructure, cloud, cyber security, systems, data, digital learning and support services
- Drive organisation‑wide digital transformation and modernisation
- Ensure secure, resilient, reliable IT operations in a 24/7 learning environment
- Work closely with senior leadership to influence long‑term digital direction
- Champion responsible use of AI and new technologies
- Lead major IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Key Responsibilities
- Shape and deliver the group‑wide Technology Strategy
- Improve teaching, learning and operational efficiency through digital tools
- Manage cyber security strategy, incident response and risk
- Oversee systems integration, cloud architecture and data governance
- Lead, develop and mentor diverse technical teams
- Manage budgets, procurement, suppliers and contract negotiations
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding and online safety standards
What We're Looking For
- Senior IT leadership experience in a complex or multi‑site environment
- Strong strategic vision with a track record of delivering digital change
- Broad technical knowledge across infrastructure, cloud, security and systems
- Excellent communicator, comfortable working with executive and non‑technical stakeholders
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets and handle large‑scale projects
- Passion for innovation, digital maturity and continuous improvement
Why Apply?
- High-impact role with real strategic ownership
- Broad technical scope and autonomy to modernise the organisation
- Opportunity to shape the digital future of a respected education group
This is an urgent vacancy so please apply now to avoid dissapoitment. If you are interested please reach out to Harry Davies directly on harry@hunterselection.co.uk
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.