About the Role
The Director of IT ensures the success of the IT Department for members and staff of The Bar of Ireland, the professional body for barristers in Ireland. As a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the IT Director is responsible for the successful delivery ofstrategic initiatives and objectives.
The Director of IT will understand risk and how to manage it in the context of a large, complex membership organisation. Additionally, they will provide thought leadership and maintain a close working relationship with peers in related organisations.
As a member body, the organisation has a unique service feature insofar as the IT department provides support to over 2,100 members on a ‘bring your own device’ basis. The service level agreement in place focuses on supporting each members connection to the lawlibrary.ie suite of services, including but not limited to the internal member management system, library and information services Office365, Wi-Fi and printing services.
Person Specification
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required (or equivalent experience).
- At least 10 years proven experience in senior IT leadership roles within large, complex organisations.
- Significant experience of managing day to day ICT service delivery.
- Experience of working in a complex ICT environment that uses third party suppliers to deliver efficient services.
- Excellent procurement and financial management skills and experience.
- Proven ability to think strategically and align technology with organisation objectives.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to explain and justify technology solutions in business terms.
- Strong understanding of risk management, cyber security, and data protection. CISSP qualification and/or qualified DPO or similar experience an advantage.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with strategic enterprise technology partners.
- Highly organised with excellent planning and organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Further Information
Working at The Bar of Ireland
ES Talent Management are managing the recruitment process for this role.
Applications should be in the form of a CV sent via the careers site or by clicking here.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 13th June 2025