On-demand IT Director
for growing businesses.
Stop guessing your IT decisions. Get clarity, control, and straight answers on what actually matters, without hiring a full-time IT Director.
I plug in my IT Sanity and Control Layer to show you what is risky, what is wasting money, and what to fix. Fast.
Most SMEs don't have IT problems. They have IT decision problems.
You're spending money on IT. But something doesn't feel right.
No one is really taking ownership of your IT.
Vendors are pushing their own agendas and you have no one independent to challenge them.
IT decisions feel unclear or risky and you're not confident you're making the right calls.
Things keep breaking at the wrong moment.
Your IT costs keep going up but no one can explain exactly why.
A client or insurer has asked about your security and you weren't sure what to tell them.
You're about to make a significant technology change and want a second opinion from someone with no stake in the outcome.
You don't need more technology. You need clarity and control.
I act as your on-demand IT Director.
I don't do audits, long reports, or generic consulting. I step in and give you clear, direct guidance on what actually matters for your business.
A full-time IT Director costs between £80,000 and £120,000 a year. Most growing businesses can't justify that hire. This gives you the same quality of thinking at a tiny fraction of the cost.
I have no products to sell. No vendor commissions. My income comes entirely from the quality of the advice. That's what independence actually means.
What's actually risky
Not the risks vendors want you to worry about. The ones that could genuinely hurt the business.
What's wasting money
Unused licences, auto-renewing contracts, tools nobody uses. Found and stopped.
What needs fixing now
A ranked list of priorities. Clear actions. Not a wish list.
What you can safely ignore
Most IT noise doesn't need your attention. I filter it so you can focus.
The Approach
The IT Sanity and Control Layer
A simple way to take control of your IT. No jargon. No overcomplication.
Identify real risks quickly
Not what vendors are telling you to worry about. What could actually hurt the business.
Filter out bad advice
Most IT recommendations benefit the supplier more than you. I call them out.
Focus only on what matters
Clear priorities. Simple actions. Nothing on the list that doesn't need to be there.
Make confident decisions fast
You bring decisions to me. I tell you what to do, what not to do, and why.
"So instead of guessing, you just make the right decisions."
How it works
Start with a conversation. Build from there.
60 to 90 minutes
Risk and Clarity Session
We talk through your situation. I identify what is actually at risk and show you where money is being wasted. You leave with clarity, not a report.
What you get
- Your biggest risks, ranked by urgency
- Immediate actions: what to do this week
- Wasted spend flagged and quantified
- A straight answer on whether ongoing advisory makes sense for you
Weeks 1 to 4
Decision Map
A clear, prioritised plan. What to fix first. What to leave alone. What you thought was urgent that actually isn't. No jargon.
What you get
- IT decisions with a clear owner for the first time
- Supplier performance reviewed and challenged where needed
- Quick wins identified and started
- A realistic roadmap, not a wish list
Months 1 to 3
Control Layer
I work alongside your existing IT suppliers to challenge bad recommendations, stop unnecessary spend, and make sure the right things get done properly.
What you get
- Vendors guided and held to account
- Bad spend stopped before it becomes a habit
- Security gaps closed, not just noted
- IT stops being a source of worry
Ongoing
Ongoing IT Leadership
You bring decisions to me. I stay in your corner. Monthly advisory, decisions on demand, board reporting in plain English.
What you get
- IT decisions made with confidence
- A trusted advisor with no vendor agenda
- Clear reporting on risk and spend
- Someone who tells you what your IT company will not
Where to start
Start with a Risk and Clarity Session.
In 60 to 90 minutes we identify what is genuinely at risk, where money is being wasted, and one or two things worth addressing straight away. No preparation needed on your side. No report at the end. Just clarity and a clear next step.
Your biggest risks identified and ranked
Wasted spend flagged with specific examples
One or two clear actions you can take immediately
A simple AI usage policy if you need one
An honest view of whether ongoing advisory makes sense for you
No report. Just clarity and action.
Useful from the first session
The Risk and Clarity Session stands on its own. No obligation to continue if the value is not clear.
Straight talk, always
No vendor bias. If something isn't worth spending money on, I will tell you that.
Wasted spend found in 30 days
If I don't identify obvious wasted IT spend within 30 days of working together, I'll re-review your setup at no cost.
Most clients stay because they don't want to go back to guessing their IT decisions.
Who this is for
- Growing businesses without a clear IT leader
- Owners who want straight answers, not jargon
- Businesses where IT decisions are made by the MD or finance, not a specialist
- Companies that want someone independent to challenge their IT suppliers
- Businesses facing a technology change and needing honest guidance
Who this is not for
- Businesses looking for cheap IT support or helpdesk cover
- Companies that want someone to just manage tickets
- People who want long reports instead of clear decisions
What this looks like in practice
Construction · London
Their IT support company had been telling them their security was fine. An independent review found significant gaps in both their infrastructure and their policies. We fixed the foundations first, then guided them through Cyber Essentials Plus certification. IT is no longer a liability in tender submissions.
Outcome: Cyber Essentials Plus certified
Architecture · London
They were paying for licences their team wasn't using and running systems that made remote work harder than it needed to be. We removed the waste, rebuilt their setup for a fully remote team, and ensured their drawings and client data were properly protected.
Outcome: Measurable cost reduction. 100% remote capability.
Cyber security
Need someone to own cyber risk at board level?
Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, or a client asking for evidence of security controls. The Virtual CISO service is the right starting point.
AI governance
Worried about what your team is doing with AI?
Shadow AI, usage policies, and making confident decisions about AI tools. Independent oversight with no vendor agenda.
You don't need more IT.
You need someone who tells you what actually matters.
I am not here to sell you something you don't need. Tell me what you're dealing with. I'll tell you whether I can help.
Independent
First session
Straight talk