IT Director

Job description / Role

The Director of IT will be responsible for developing and implementing IT strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring robust IT infrastructure, systems, and applications within the specified industries.

Ideally someone coming from Industries like Agriculture, Construction, Farming, Aquaculture, Food distribution, or Food retail.

Job Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee the IT infrastructure, systems, and applications.
• Ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Lead IT projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance technology solutions.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in IT leadership roles.
• Background in agriculture, construction, farming, aquaculture, food distribution, or food retail.
• Proven experience in managing complex IT environments.
• Strong knowledge of industry-specific IT requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in IT / Computer Science

KPIs:
• System uptime and reliability.
• Successful implementation of IT projects.
• Security and compliance metrics.
• User satisfaction with IT services.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.