Group IT Director

We are partnering with a leading logistics organisation undergoing a significant transformation as it centralises and modernises its IT function. This is a pivotal appointment at Group level, offering the opportunity to shape and lead technology across a complex, fast-moving operational environment.

This is not a role for someone easing into leadership - it requires an experienced IT Director who understands the realities of logistics operations and can operate with pace, authority, and resilience. You will bring hard-earned experience ("battle scars") from the sector and the credibility to influence both board-level stakeholders and frontline operations.

The Role

As Group IT Director, you will take ownership of the organisation’s end-to-end technology landscape, driving the centralisation strategy while ensuring stability and performance across all business-critical systems.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the transformation and centralisation of the IT function across multiple business units
• Owning and optimising core logistics systems, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transport Management Systems (TMS)
• Overseeing IT infrastructure, networks, and service delivery across a distributed operational footprint
• Building a scalable, resilient, and secure technology environment aligned to business growth
• Managing and evolving relationships with offshore IT partners and third-party providers
• Establishing strong governance, processes, and service standards across IT
• Acting as a strategic partner to the executive team while remaining close to operational realities

Key Requirements

• Proven experience operating as an IT Director (or equivalent senior leadership role) within a logistics or supply chain environment
• Deep, hands-on understanding of WMS, TMS, and the broader logistics technology ecosystem
• Strong infrastructure and service delivery background across multi-site operations
• Demonstrable experience leading IT transformation and centralisation programmes
• Experience managing offshore IT partners and outsourced service models
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels - from boardroom discussions to warehouse floor challenges
• A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with the resilience to navigate complexity and change

What We’re Looking For

You are someone who has seen what works - and what doesn’t - in logistics IT. You bring credibility, decisiveness, and the ability to quickly assess, stabilise, and improve. You’re comfortable stepping into ambiguity, making tough calls, and driving results at pace.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-impact, group-level role in an organisation at a critical point in its transformation journey. You will have the autonomy, scale, and challenge to make a lasting difference.

If you’re ready to step into a role where your experience truly matters from day one, we’d like to hear from you.

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