If you are an experienced Head of IT with impeccable communication skills and the ability to lead a small team of IT professionals, we have an exciting role we would like to discuss with you.
The role will be based in Watford and requires onsite attendance on a hybrid basis.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing the IT strategy according to business requirements
- Find and implement business efficiencies that utilise IT to improve sales, reduce costs, win new contracts etc
- Attend board meetings and provide updates on IT matters
- Manage the IT team and focus on continuous improvement, ensure IT team are developed to realise their true potential.
- Identify opportunities and threats across the IT landscape
- Manage the key service offerings of Service Desk, Infrastructure, Software & Applications, Business Intelligence
- Attend board meetings and present on all IT related matters
- Identify opportunities and threats & manage them accordingly
- Assist with business tenders by providing IT expertise
Person specification:
- Proven leadership skills with excellent communication skills both written and oral
- ITIL / Prince 2 desirable
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to strategise and plan ahead taking into account current and future technology landscapes
- Experience in managing third party vendors, procurement, contract negotiations and asset management
- Commercial awareness to leverage IT and enable business growth
- Project Management experience
Salary/Benefits:
- Basic Salary: £90-£100k per annum
- Annual Bonus: up to 15%
- Electric Vehicle lease via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to work scheme
- Stakeholder pension (up to 5% + 5%)