Head of IT

Head of IT / IT Director

Location: West Yorkshire with hybrid working flexibility
Permanent | Competitive salary and benefits £60k basic salary and quarterly bonus, plus shares within the business after 12 months of employment!
Reporting to: Managing Director

***Please note this role may require travel to the south of the UK once or twice a quarter- all expenses covered***

About the Opportunity

Axon Moore is pleased to be representing a progressive business in the search for a Head of IT / IT Director.

This is a newly created senior leadership role where you will take responsibility for shaping the IT strategy and leading a programme of digital transformation across a multi-site UK organisation. Reporting directly to the board, you will have both strategic influence and day-to-day responsibility, with the chance to deliver real change and impact.

This position will suit either an experienced IT Manager ready to step up into board-level leadership, or an established IT leader seeking a role where they can make a significant difference.

The Role

As Head of IT / IT Director, your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering the IT roadmap in line with business strategy
• Overseeing ERP, CRM, data, infrastructure and digital platforms across the group
• Managing the upgrade to a modern cloud-based ERP system
• Optimising Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and supporting adoption across teams
• Delivering automation and technology-led solutions to improve efficiency and service
• Managing company data, BI tools and management reporting
• Leading, developing and mentoring the IT team across multiple sites
• Overseeing suppliers, budgets and IT projects
• Driving IT security, GDPR and compliance standards

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded IT professional who combines strategic vision with hands-on capability.

Essential experience

• Proven track record as an IT Manager, IT Lead or IT Director
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (CODAS desirable but not essential)
• Experience managing Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM
• Understanding of databases, BI and reporting tools
• Practical experience with infrastructure, cloud and IT security
• Strong people leadership skills and supplier management experience
• Sound knowledge of IT compliance and GDPR
• Demonstrable success in process automation and workflow improvements

Desirable

• Experience leading system upgrades or cloud migrations
• Familiarity with automation or data-driven solutions to improve operations
• Industry knowledge in logistics, distribution or a related field

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity offering:

• A senior IT leadership role with genuine influence at board level and shares in the business
• The chance to lead exciting transformation projects across the business
• A collaborative and people-focused culture where innovation is encouraged
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• A competitive salary and great benefits package
• Holidays 25 days plus Bank Holidays

Next Steps

If you are an ambitious IT leader looking for your next challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply now or contact Axon Moore in confidence for further details.

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