Head of IT Standardisation & Change

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Northampton Ref: VA3456 #OFE Benefits Competitive salary plus performance related bonus 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service Pension contributions Referral bonus scheme Enhanced parental leave Enhanced sick pay Wagestream-a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach. Talk to us about flexible working VIP Awards - colleague recognition scheme Cycle to work scheme Benefits App - virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more! Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training - paid for by the business Opportunities for career progression About Us Steer Automotive Group is an award-winning, fast-growing business with over 160 sites and nearly 4,000 employees. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and quality repairs, with technology playing a crucial role in our growth and innovation. As we strive to build a best-in-class technology function, we are seeking a dynamic IT Support Analyst to join our team. If you have a growth mindset and a passion for technology, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our success. Role Overview As Head of IT Standardisation & Change, you will lead the strategic modernisation of Steer Automotive Group's technology landscape. You will drive large-scale IT standardisation, systems integration and business-wide change, ensuring our technology enables operational excellence, scalable growth and an outstanding experience for customers and colleagues. Acting as a bridge between IT and the wider business, you will embed change in a way that reflects Steer's core values of Excellence, Innovation and Integrity. The role offers hybrid working, with 1-2 days per week based at our Wimbledon office. Key Responsibilities IT Standardisation & Strategy Partner with the Head of IT to define and deliver a multi-year IT standardisation roadmap aligned to business growth. Lead the transition from legacy systems to modern, secure, scalable cloud-based platforms. Drive system integration and standardisation across multiple sites and acquisitions. Ensure technology enables efficiency across operational, commercial and support functions, including bodyshops, call centres, supply chain, finance and HR. Change Leadership & Delivery Own and embed a structured change management approach for all IT-led programmes. Ensure successful adoption of new systems through effective rollout, communication, training and engagement. Work closely with operational leaders to minimise disruption and maximise benefits realisation. Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation. Stakeholder & Business Engagement Build strong partnerships with Executive, Operational and Functional Leaders. Translate business needs into effective, practical technology solutions. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on transformation risks and opportunities. Manage third-party vendors, system integrators and technology partners. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure all transformation initiatives meet data protection, cyber security and regulatory requirements. Establish robust governance, reporting and KPIs for IT transformation programmes. Manage budgets, investment cases and ROI for technology initiatives. Leadership & Capability Building Work alongside the wider IT team to help build a high-performing transformation and change capability. Promote collaboration, accountability and professional development. Role-model Steer Automotive Group's values in all leadership behaviours and decisions. Qualifications and Skill Strategic thinker with strong execution capability. Credible, confident leader able to influence at all levels Resilient, pragmatic and calm under pressure. Commercially astute with strong budgeting and investment appraisal skills. Excellent communicator, able to translate technical concepts into clear business language. High personal integrity, demonstrating fairness, transparency and accountability. Why Join Us? A senior, high-impact role shaping the future technology landscape of a growing organisation. Opportunity to lead meaningful, business-wide transformation. A values-led culture focused on excellence, innovation and integrity. Competitive reward package and opportunities for professional growth #J-18808-Ljbffr