IT Director

IT Director - Insurance Sector

Location: City of London

Salary: £100k-140k basic  + Excellent Benefits

Our client, a leading specialist insurer in classic vehicle motor insurance, is located in the heart of London. Due to ongoing investment and expansion, they are now looking to appoint an IT Director to enhance and modernize their IT operations.

The successful IT Director will have a robust mandate to drive change by implementing innovative technologies and methodologies within a traditionally structured insurance environment.

As a key member of the leadership team, the IT Director will initially focus on developing a comprehensive IT strategy and technology roadmap to support the company's growth and facilitate the planned exit of a private equity investor, potentially leading to an IPO.

Currently, the IT function is integrated within the Finance Department. The new IT Director will lead the transition of IT into its own department, reporting directly to the CEO.

This transition will involve unifying various IT teams and third-party vendors into a cohesive, collaborative unit. The IT Director will be responsible for overseeing IT expenditures, managing budgets, and fostering strong IT-business interactions.

Our client seeks a business-oriented Head of IT or IT Director who is confident in addressing broader business challenges beyond technology, including effectively communicating IT issues at the board and investor levels.

**Ideal Candidate Profile:**

- Proven ability to serve as a technology advocate without overwhelming non-technical decision-makers.

- Experience managing a multifunctional IT department, including development teams and Helpdesk operations.

- Background in insurance, insurtech, financial services, or fintech is highly desirable.

- Comfortable communicating with senior management and understanding business needs.

- Skillful in presenting technical solutions and articulating their impact and benefits.

- A true leader who can inspire and motivate within the organization.

This IT Director role is based at the company’s headquarters in London. The organization embraces an agile working environment, allowing for remote work flexibility, with the option to work hybrid (2-3 days at home and 1-2 days in the office).

Feel free to call our Managing Consultant Mark Morgan for an initial conversation on (phone number removed).

Hunter Executive is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this IT Director vacancy.