Head of Business Services

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Birmingham
Salary
Competitive
Posted
25 Nov 2020
Closes
30 Nov 2020
Job Title
Director
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
I am working with a Public Sector organisation who are looking for an experienced Head of Business Services for 12 months.

The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying GBP700 umbrella per day. The role is in scope of IR35.

The role can be based in Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool or Barnsley.

About the Role

This is a recently new role for the organisation to ensure that we employ a robust service management approach to our business systems, providing operational resilience and customer satisfaction as we develop & migrate our services
You will take the lead in the design of mission critical IT services demonstrating a high level of understanding with respect to customer drivers, customer requirements, service level agreements, service architecture and service management
You will translate customer requirements and contractual obligations into a Service Design for each IT service that describes the scope of services, delivery model(s), people and processes
You will ensure effective transition planning with robust release and deployment management processes, to support the successful transition of IT service into business–as– usual
You will work with the members of the IT leadership team to define the ongoing development needs for ICT and Digital services and secure resources accordingly
You will be required to participate in an on–call out of hours rota, which will include evenings, weekend or public holiday workingExperience and Knowledge

Excellent knowledge of IT Service Management principles with an in–depth working knowledge of ITIL standards
Experience of developing Service and Operating Level Agreements for internal / external client groups in a large organisation
Extensive customer relationship management experience
Knowledge and practical experience of a range of demand and capacity planning techniques and IT product management processes
Qualifications and Training

* Educated to Masters level in a technology– related subject, or equivalent experience
* Possess ITIL Certification at Foundation or higher level
* A recognised qualification in Management (eg MBA) or equivalent experience
* Membership of an appropriate professional body (eg ISEB, BCS) would be desirable
* Possess a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK would be an advantage but not essential
* Evidence of continuous professional development

Please only apply for this role if you have all the skills, knowledge and experience as mentioned above.

As the role is to start ASAP please only apply if you are available on no more than a week's notice.

Closing date & time: Wednesday 25th

Your expert recruitment consultant is Charlotte Townend, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy