Head of IT


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Spring Group Plc

Listed on

7th December 2018

Location

London

Salary/Rate

£52226 - £59952

Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

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Head of IT - London - £52,226 - £59,952

My client, a self-governing college, specialising in the study of the history of art and conservation are recruiting for a Head of IT.

As the Head of IT, you will lead on the development and execution of the ISS&T strategy, including clear prioritisation of critical elements, in support of, and underpinning, the organisational strategy and business plan.

Main duties and responsibilities:

*Provide an excellent and accessible ISS&T service to students, faculties, gallery, departments and the public that we serve in all locations in which we have a presence.

*Ensure that core information systems and services are delivered reliably and to expected standards through

*Establish and monitor appropriate processes, mechanisms and Service Level Agreements to ensure service delivery alignment including liaison with key process owners.

*Identify appropriate suppliers and partners for the delivery of specified applications and services. Manage the purchase, installation and implementation of all new hardware, software and network products within agreed budgets, investment appraisal and time scales.

*Maintain transparent systems for the purchase and provision of all hardware, software, devices and internal systems used.

*Lead, manage and develop the ISS&T team and create a positive working environment providing individuals with clear objectives, ensuring supervision of professional standards and competence and effectively managing performance.

*Ensure that all operations are carried out within relevant Health and Safety legislation and that staff work within the Health and Safety policy.

*Prepare, manage and monitor ISS&T budget.

*Take responsibility and front line leadership for all aspects of the ISS&T security and disaster recovery and business continuity plans and carry out appropriate testing to an agreed schedule and format.

*Proactively manage and take responsibility for maintaining network connectivity both internally and externally and for the integrity, security and continual operation of the Wired and Wireless networks.

*Drive business transformation and achieve increased operational efficiency, value for money, and proven financial effectiveness by improving information systems, system integration and process automation, and enhancing management information, business intelligence and analytics.

*Carry out any other duties determined appropriate by the Director of Operations.

To be successful in the role, you will have

*Expertise in and successful experience of systems with knowledge of technologies

*A track record in financial and project management within IT

*Demonstrable experience of strategic planning

*Expertise in the analysis and development of IT processes and change management

*Comprehensive understanding and proven experience of risk management, disaster recovery and business continuity planning

*Proven experience of leading and managing a team

*Previous experience of managing effective relationships at a senior level and with external stakeholders

*Ability to delegate tasks whilst maintaining high quality

*High level of analytical skills

*Highly developed and demonstrable communication and presentation skills

*Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

*Proven experience of change management

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