Group IT Director

Don’t just make a move, make a difference

Join Cala as Group IT Director, and help shape the future of homebuilding

Cala is a leader in the UK‘s homebuilding sector. The business is driving forward a digital transformation and as Group IT Director you will play a leading role in this vital technology improvement journey.

As Group IT Director you will ensure the Company’s infrastructure can support the business currently, contribute towards business change and facilitate improvement in all areas of IT, and ensure that technology is both an enabler and driver of business growth.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will assume leadership of the company’s technology estate and drive strategy and operational excellence in the IT function.  You will lead and manage a team of specialists who will be responsible for the design, delivery and maintenance of all IT systems and services across the business.

You will be a key member of the Cala team and will contribute in full to deliver the strategic objectives of the business.  You will have the ability to lead, support and provide clear direction for a team of c30 across 3 distinct areas of IT, each with a different focus: infrastructure, service desk & solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT Director to contribute to the growth of an already very successful and ambitious business. Candidates from all sectors and backgrounds are welcome to apply. The opportunity may suit an experienced candidate who is stepping into their first outright IT Director role, as well as existing IT Directors.

A challenging role, a great culture, a dynamic sector

Cala is a leading developer of desirable new homes and sustainable communities across the South of England, South Midlands, Cotswolds and Scotland.

Cala is a highly ambitious, fast-growing group with the capability and platform for further expansion. The company operates through eight regional businesses in the UK which target many of the country’s strongest markets. The business delivers attractive homes within sustainable communities with sensitivity and consideration, in desirable locations.

The Cala of tomorrow will look very different to the one of today. The industry is currently going through a dramatic transformation. Environmental, technological and workforce changes are all creating huge challenges and, with them, opportunities for us to adapt and create a business that works better for everybody.

Can you help transform Cala into a business that’s fit for the future? It’s an exciting and rewarding challenge.

Cala is incredibly proud of their culture, it’s the driving force behind the business and it’s encapsulated in their vision – building a place to be proud of. Cala aims to provide an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.

If you’re ready for a challenging role, within a company offering a great culture in a dynamic sector, and you want to help drive transformational change, then you’ve found where you belong with Cala.

Interested candidates should send their CV, with a cover letter, to Adam Brown of FWB Park Brown at applications@fwbparkbrown.com. For a confidential conversation, please call 0131 539 7087.