Head of IT Infrastructure and Programmes
- Recruiter
- Not For Profit People
- Location
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Huddersfield
Yorkshire and the HumberUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 28 Jun 2021
- Job Title
- IT Director
- Category
- Executive and Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Head of IT Infrastructure and ProgrammesWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of IT Infrastructure and Programmes to define and deliver the organisations IT strategy, ensuring this is aligned to the current business priorities and the long–term business strategy.Position: Head of IT Infrastructure and ProgrammesLocation: Huddersfield (with some flexibility for home working) and occasional travel to Scotland/Wales officesHours: Full time, 37 hours/week with occasional out of hoursSalary: £38,522 – 45,000Duration: PermanentBenefits: Include 25 days’ holiday, rising to 29 after service increments plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, flexible working patternsClosing Date: Monday 28th JuneInterview Date: Week commencing 5th JulyThe Role As Head of IT Infrastructure and Programmes you will ensure the IT strategy meets business needs with clear and measurable outcomes focusing on value for money, financial, quality, regulatory, security and contractual requirements. You will ensure the organisation is fully supported and protected with appropriate IT infrastructure and systemsResponsibilities include:Review current systems and business processesLead cross–functional project teams to deliver improved systems, processes, and proceduresDefine and develop strategic approach to ITAccountable for the IT budgetAccountable for business continuity in respect of all IT and business systemsEnsure there are appropriate and effective IT systems, controls, policies, and procedures in place to mitigate any IT risks, for example in relation to IT security and GDPRResponsibility for maintaining up to date knowledge on GDPR and Data Protection legislationResponsible for ensuring all staff are trained and understand their responsibility relating to data protection and GDPRResponsible for ensuring digital services comply with and meet recognised industry standards, such as ISO 27001; Cyber Essentials; GDPR; Data security, minimising data risk events. Exceeding recognised good practice and standards, where possibleDrive the performance of the IT and project teamsChair the Technology Advisory Committee meetingsAbout YouAs Head of IT Infrastructure and Programmes, you will have a recognised Information Systems Qualification and be understand and document business processes and communicate technically complex information in business terms. You will have the ability to produce cost/benefit analyses and options appraisal documents, and to present these to senior management and show evidence of delivering to tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.You will have experience of:Operating at a senior management levelSQL databases (Microsoft SQL and/or MySQL)Developing and monitoring SLAs and KPIsContributing to the strategic development of IT within a business environmentSystems/Web Programming (PHP/SQL)Managing, developing and supporting complex information systemsYou will have knowledge ofArchitectures and experience of operational management of database systemsInformation security and data protectionDatabases, SQL and SQL Server technologiesE–learning platforms and other IT systemsTo apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.About the OrganisationThe organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.You may also have experience in areas such as Information Technology Manager, IT Manager, Service Centre Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager, Cyber–Security, Data Security, Infrastructure, Infrastructure Manager, Corporate Governance, IT, IT Systems, IT and Cyber Security Officer, Data Security Officer, Programme Manager, Programme Officer, Cyber Security Project Officer, Hardware Engineer, Cyber Security Officer, Support Engineer, 3rd Line Support, 3rd Line Support Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure and Security, 1st Line Support, 1st Line Support Engineer, 2nd Line Support, 2nd Line Support Engineer, Head of IT Infrastructure & Programmes.