Role: Technology Director – Service and Security Operations
Location: Leeds
Salary: DOE plus extensive benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Employment type: Full time
Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, (09:00 – 17:30)
The post holder will play a key role supporting the effective day-to-day IT services across P2U. This role requires an individual who is driven, ambitious, and passionate about the customer and the service IT provides. This role will evolve as the business grows and as the CDIO develops the future strategy.
The key focus is service, service transition, security, and strong technical diagnostic skills.
What’s in it for you?
Occupational sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Contributory pension
Discounted insurance (Aviva)
Employee discount site
Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
Employee assistance programme
In-house mental health support
Free onsite parking
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Social events throughout the year
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme (subject to minimum earnings)
Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD, etc.)
Long service bonus
Refer a friend bonus
Blue light card
Hybrid working
Commitment to CPD/training
25 days annual leave increasing with service
Annual leave buy and sell scheme
Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
25% Discount & health & beauty purchases
25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services
What you’ll be doing?
Responsible for IT Security & IT risk management in line with regional best practices and local regulations
Support the Chief Digital Information Officer in the development and delivery of IT strategy
Support and run the IT Platforms in P2U
Corporate responsibility for a range of Information policies and service development, including preparing policies and procedures for the department, ensuring robust Corporate Governance and that internal controls are in place
Deputise as required for the Chief Information Officer
Help develop the Team's strategic direction and contribute to the overall leadership, direction, and management of the Team
Provide exemplar technical and professional support on a wide range of information, technology, and data legislation, focusing on high-quality technology solutions
Lead the management and negotiation of contracts with system suppliers
Provide expert strategic advice and strong professional business and operational support to corporate functions, particularly in-service planning, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services
Monitor the performance and utilisation of Digital Platforms and Information systems and support the introduction of remedial steps where necessary
Own any remediation plans
Design and track alerting and monitoring across all Platforms and take ownership for any remediation or Service Improvement Plans
Prepare and present reports and papers, including board papers
Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade of post as delegated by the Chief Information Officer
Lead the integration and delivery of local and organisation-wide initiatives
Provide exemplar technical and professional support to directors and senior management on a wide range of complex information systems
Develop the leadership potential of all staff
Who are we looking for?
Technical background with astute business communication skills
Previous experience in a leadership role within a technology function that delivers complex digital and technology services to a global business
The ability to develop and deliver a technology strategy that aligns with a business strategy
Experience of leading on M&A and integration activity
Managing technical resources and bridging technical/non-technical gaps
An understanding of core IT policies, standards, and processes and their importance in delivering a good service to the business
Stakeholder management across the organisation and within a global function
An understanding of budgets and business planning
Knowledge of GDPR and data governance standards
What happens next?
Please click apply, and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.
Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.
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Location: Leeds
Salary: DOE plus extensive benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Employment type: Full time
Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, (09:00 – 17:30)
The post holder will play a key role supporting the effective day-to-day IT services across P2U. This role requires an individual who is driven, ambitious, and passionate about the customer and the service IT provides. This role will evolve as the business grows and as the CDIO develops the future strategy.
The key focus is service, service transition, security, and strong technical diagnostic skills.
What’s in it for you?
Occupational sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Contributory pension
Discounted insurance (Aviva)
Employee discount site
Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
Employee assistance programme
In-house mental health support
Free onsite parking
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Social events throughout the year
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme (subject to minimum earnings)
Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD, etc.)
Long service bonus
Refer a friend bonus
Blue light card
Hybrid working
Commitment to CPD/training
25 days annual leave increasing with service
Annual leave buy and sell scheme
Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
25% Discount & health & beauty purchases
25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services
What you’ll be doing?
Responsible for IT Security & IT risk management in line with regional best practices and local regulations
Support the Chief Digital Information Officer in the development and delivery of IT strategy
Support and run the IT Platforms in P2U
Corporate responsibility for a range of Information policies and service development, including preparing policies and procedures for the department, ensuring robust Corporate Governance and that internal controls are in place
Deputise as required for the Chief Information Officer
Help develop the Team's strategic direction and contribute to the overall leadership, direction, and management of the Team
Provide exemplar technical and professional support on a wide range of information, technology, and data legislation, focusing on high-quality technology solutions
Lead the management and negotiation of contracts with system suppliers
Provide expert strategic advice and strong professional business and operational support to corporate functions, particularly in-service planning, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services
Monitor the performance and utilisation of Digital Platforms and Information systems and support the introduction of remedial steps where necessary
Own any remediation plans
Design and track alerting and monitoring across all Platforms and take ownership for any remediation or Service Improvement Plans
Prepare and present reports and papers, including board papers
Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade of post as delegated by the Chief Information Officer
Lead the integration and delivery of local and organisation-wide initiatives
Provide exemplar technical and professional support to directors and senior management on a wide range of complex information systems
Develop the leadership potential of all staff
Who are we looking for?
Technical background with astute business communication skills
Previous experience in a leadership role within a technology function that delivers complex digital and technology services to a global business
The ability to develop and deliver a technology strategy that aligns with a business strategy
Experience of leading on M&A and integration activity
Managing technical resources and bridging technical/non-technical gaps
An understanding of core IT policies, standards, and processes and their importance in delivering a good service to the business
Stakeholder management across the organisation and within a global function
An understanding of budgets and business planning
Knowledge of GDPR and data governance standards
What happens next?
Please click apply, and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.
Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.
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