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Head of IT/IT Manager

Frimley
2 weeks ago
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Due to an internal re structure, a rare opportunity has arisen for a Head of IT/IT Manager to join our team based in Frimley working Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm with some hybrid working available. We could also accommodate a 4 day working week should this be your preference. Reporting into the Deputy Chief Executive, the role will oversee a Principal/Lead Developer, Data Analyst and an MIS Manager. You will also be a key point of contact for the co-ordination of projects assigned to our outsourced IT contractor. You should have a strong understanding of data systems and the ability to project manage with the supporting technical knowledge too.

We are a UK wide charitable organisation within the education and learning sector offering a range of training courses and we can offer a professional and welcoming team environment from our Head office.

The role could suit candidates who are currently working in a similar role and seeking a new challenge, or you could be looking to find a better work/life balance and work closer to home for a charitable status company or alternatively, you might be looking for the next step up in your career to secure a promotion.  Any experience within education, training, learning, charity or voluntary sectors would be of interest but is not essential.

The main duties of the role will be:-

Strategic Leadership

Develop and deliver a digital and IT strategy aligned with the charity’s mission.
Advise senior leadership on digital opportunities and risks.
Monitor developments in tech to drive innovation and value for money.
Operational Oversight
Oversee and manage outsourced IT support services.
Ensure IT infrastructure, software and data systems are robust, secure, and meet user needs, creating and implementing clear roadmaps to ensure all systems are kept in support and up to date.
Maintain up-to-date IT policies, cyber security protocols, and risk management plans.
Manage tech budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships.
Team and Project Management

Lead and support internal tech/data staff.
Manage digital and IT projects from concept to implementation.
Work with teams to understand needs and deliver effective technical solutions.
Ensure that incremental costs of software development and maintenance activities are identified and reviewed with the Finance Director before committing to additional expenditure.
Identify and implement opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings, after assessing and reaching a consensus on any potential impact that the savings might have on IT systems users.
To be successful as our new Head of IT/IT Manager, you should have the below skills and experience:-

Essential

Significant experience in IT, digital or data leadership.
Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Technical knowledge: relational databases, MIS/VLEs and Microsoft Office.
Ability to communicate technical matters clearly to non-technical audiences.
Desirable

Experience in education or charity sectors.
Familiarity with platforms such as Moodle, UNIT-e, ProAchieve, Crystal Reports.
In return, we can offer the opportunity to secure a rarely available Head of IT/IT manager role based locally working for a well established, professional and friendly team orientated business.

Working Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm, with some hybrid options, with 23 days holiday plus bank hols, onsite free parking and contributory pension. We can also offer the flexibility to work a 4 day week should this be more suitable.

Please submit your CV asap for immediate consideration

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