My Client is looking for a Head of IT to join their team onsite, there is around 180 employees within the company it is a great dynamic to work in.
They are a charity passionate about the marine environment, they aim to develop and apply innovative marine science to ensure a sustainable future for our ocean. For over 50 years they have provided evidence-based environmental solutions to societal challenges by applying cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research that benefits society and promotes stewardship of marine ecosystems
As Head of IT you will need a strong technical background and possess the ability to think strategically, with a forward-looking and pro-active approach to IT. Management and motivation of your team are equally important.
Benefits:
- 30 days holiday per year (excluding bank holidays), plus 3 fixed privilege days
- Flexible working options
- Free car parking with EV charging stations (although our location is excellent for public transport links
- Company Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
- Life assurance (up to age 64)
- Confidential pensions advice
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee benefits platform - Access to thousands of discounts at a variety of high street/online retailers
- SmartPay Financial Wellbeing Assistance Tool
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Responsibilities of the role include:
- Develop, evaluate, define and implement the IT strategy and operational plans which support PML's vision, mission and objectives.
- Enhance and maintain PML's business resilience from an IT perspective, including such areas as security and business continuity, liaising with external managed service providers.
- Lead and develop a small, diverse team of Windows, Linux, and DevOps professionals Specialists.
- Manage and oversee the entire IT environment, to ensure the technology, systems and tools used are integrated, streamlined and secure to meet our current and future scientific research and operational needs.
- Liaising with key stakeholders, lead and drive service improvement through planning and execution.
- Lead the procurement of the infrastructure architecture, including design, migration, integration and installation.
- Develop and mature IT service management principles, including governance, policies, processes, procedures, and standards.
- Be responsible for the quality of day-to-day infrastructure and network operations.
- Act as most senior escalation point for IT operations issues and major incidents.
- Manage the IT Group's operational budget (c. £400k) and additional project budgets.
- Act as owner and relationship holder for Tier 1 system IT suppliers within the organisation.
- Develop and maintain IT operational KPIs along with associated quality thresholds.
- Contribute to wider strategic discussions and documents across the organisation.
Post requirements:
- Proven experience in managing multiple IT systems in areas such as program and project management, infrastructure services management, IT strategy/policy and IT architecture.
- Proven experience and strong technical background in leading systems integration from designing, developing, integrating, and upgrading multiple IT systems.
- Proven track record of delivering IT change initiatives on time and on budget.
- Leadership skills with both practical and short/long term strategic vision.
- Knowledge of Windows and Linux technologies
- Degree in a computing qualification or equivalent experience essential.
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