Independent oversight
Review the performance, recommendations and value delivered by your existing IT provider, while keeping working relationships constructive.
The role
What does a Fractional IT Director do?
A Fractional IT Director gives your business access to senior IT leadership without the cost or commitment of a permanent full-time appointment. Rather than simply fixing technical issues, the focus is on whether your technology, suppliers and spending support what your business is trying to achieve.
Strategy and priorities
Turn business objectives into a realistic IT roadmap, with clear priorities, budgets and accountability.
Confidence in decisions
Get experienced, impartial input on cyber risk, contracts, projects and proposed technology investments.
Built around your needs
As little or as much support as you need.
You don't need to sign up for a fixed monthly package. We agree what help would be useful, when you need it and what it will involve.
One-off second opinion
Need reassurance that your current IT arrangements or supplier recommendations are taking you in the right direction? Start with a focused independent review.
Support for a decision or project
Bring in senior guidance for a contract renewal, supplier selection, cloud project, security improvement or technology investment.
Ongoing IT leadership
Keep an experienced IT Director involved at an agreed level to guide strategy, challenge suppliers, review risks and track progress.
Who it's for
IT support is in place. But who's setting the direction?
Your IT company may be doing a good job of keeping systems running. That is different from having someone independently represent your business interests, challenge proposals and connect technology decisions to commercial goals.
IT Direction can work alongside your existing managed service provider or internal IT team. Replacing them is not a prerequisite.
You may benefit if:
- You're unsure whether your IT provider's advice is right for the business.
- IT spending is increasing but the value is difficult to judge.
- Projects and technology decisions lack clear ownership.
- You want greater confidence in cyber security and business continuity planning.
- Your business is growing, changing or planning a significant investment.
- You need senior IT input but not a full-time IT Director.
How we work
Start with a conversation. Agree what makes sense.
Every business is different, so the engagement should reflect your priorities rather than a predetermined package.
01
Understand your situation
We discuss your business goals, current IT arrangements and what you'd like greater clarity on.
02
Agree the scope
We outline the work, expected outputs, level of involvement and bespoke pricing before anything begins.
03
Provide independent direction
We review, advise and help prioritise practical actions, working with existing suppliers where appropriate.
04
Continue only if useful
Finish after a one-off engagement or agree further support as your needs evolve.
Common questions
Practical answers, without the jargon.
Do we need to change our existing IT company?
No. IT Direction provides independent leadership and can work constructively alongside your existing provider or internal team.
Is there a minimum monthly commitment?
No fixed monthly package is required. Support can be one-off, project-based or ongoing, with scope and terms agreed for your requirements.
How much does a Fractional IT Director cost?
Pricing is bespoke. We'll discuss what you need and provide a clear proposal based on the scope and level of support.
Can we start with a health check?
Yes. A focused independent IT Health Check can help establish what's working, what needs attention and whether any further support would be valuable.
Where does IT Direction work?
We support businesses across the UK, with a particular focus on London, Kent and the South East.
Let's talk
Get the IT direction your business needs.
Whether you need a second opinion or ongoing leadership, tell us what you're trying to achieve. We'll discuss an approach that fits.