Director of Information Technology

Director of IT (Director of Technology & Data) position:

Role summary:

• Leadership role at a growing SME specialising in renewable energy.
• No existing IT department—responsible for driving digital transformation, automation, and operational efficiency across multiple rural/national sites.
• Immediate focus on auditing and mapping the company’s digital/IT infrastructure, identifying quick wins and longer‑term modernisation plans.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess current systems (Excel, SCADA/plant controls, CRM, SAP, legacy spreadsheets, and disparate systems).
• Modernise and unify technology/processes for scalability, data quality, and efficiency.
• Drive change in culture and technology—work closely with HR, CEO, and senior leadership.
• Prepare the business for potential acquisitions, including due diligence and integration of acquired systems.
• Deliver measurable improvements in automation, plant uptime, risk reduction, revenue, and cost base.

Preferred experience/skills:

• Significant experience with change projects in SME/multi‑site operational/manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on with both operational tech (SCADA, telemetry, plant, and engineering maintenance systems) and business IT (SAP, CRM).
• Can successfully introduce and embed AI/data‑driven decision making, automation, and process improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and “can‑do” attitude; able to work in a rural, non‑corporate environment and drive buy‑in from operational teams.
• Will work closely with the CEO and may eventually form/lead an IT/data team, depending on acquisitions and growth.
• Initially, a six‑month contract (day rate), with potential to become permanent.
• Immediate/ASAP start possible; latest preferred start mid‑February.