Head of IT
Shape and deliver impactful IT strategies as Head of IT, working with a global charity.
Position:
Head of IT Salary:
£59,375 per annum Location:
Milton Keynes with hybrid working options Contract:
rolling 12-month fixed term contract. Hours:
Full-time, 36.5 hours per week Closing Date:
27th January 2025 About the Role This pivotal role involves managing IT teams, external partners, and suppliers to deliver technology solutions that align with organisational goals. You will oversee a primarily Microsoft-based IT environment, incorporating bespoke solutions, while driving transformation and innovation. With a focus on strong stakeholder relationships, you will ensure robust governance, security, and operational effectiveness to meet the organisation's evolving needs. Key responsibilities include: Designing and implementing a digital roadmap aligned with organisational strategy. Overseeing IT applications, networks, security, and business continuity plans. Partnering with senior leaders to deliver innovative technology solutions. Managing a £2m IT budget and supporting a £2m project budget over the next three years. Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing IT team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic international NGO environment. About You You are an experienced IT professional with a passion for leveraging technology to drive change. Essential skills and experience include: Proven success in implementing technology solutions and managing IT projects. Strong leadership skills with experience motivating and developing teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. A commitment to the charity's Christian ethos and mission. Experience in the NGO sector is desirable but not essential. About the organisation: The organisation is an international children's charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy, they have helped bring lasting change to millions of children over more than 60 years. As a Christian organisation, everything they do is motivated by their faith as they strive to reflect God's unconditional love. As a child-focused organisation, they are committed to the safeguarding of children; therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check. The organisation is a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and they shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. They will be requesting you to complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. Please note the organisation can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK, and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client's Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity, and as such, the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.
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Head of IT Salary:
£59,375 per annum Location:
Milton Keynes with hybrid working options Contract:
rolling 12-month fixed term contract. Hours:
Full-time, 36.5 hours per week Closing Date:
27th January 2025 About the Role This pivotal role involves managing IT teams, external partners, and suppliers to deliver technology solutions that align with organisational goals. You will oversee a primarily Microsoft-based IT environment, incorporating bespoke solutions, while driving transformation and innovation. With a focus on strong stakeholder relationships, you will ensure robust governance, security, and operational effectiveness to meet the organisation's evolving needs. Key responsibilities include: Designing and implementing a digital roadmap aligned with organisational strategy. Overseeing IT applications, networks, security, and business continuity plans. Partnering with senior leaders to deliver innovative technology solutions. Managing a £2m IT budget and supporting a £2m project budget over the next three years. Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing IT team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic international NGO environment. About You You are an experienced IT professional with a passion for leveraging technology to drive change. Essential skills and experience include: Proven success in implementing technology solutions and managing IT projects. Strong leadership skills with experience motivating and developing teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. A commitment to the charity's Christian ethos and mission. Experience in the NGO sector is desirable but not essential. About the organisation: The organisation is an international children's charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy, they have helped bring lasting change to millions of children over more than 60 years. As a Christian organisation, everything they do is motivated by their faith as they strive to reflect God's unconditional love. As a child-focused organisation, they are committed to the safeguarding of children; therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check. The organisation is a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and they shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. They will be requesting you to complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. Please note the organisation can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK, and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client's Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity, and as such, the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.
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