Head of Technology / IT Manager

The Company

Robert Half Technology are working closely with this well establish not-for-profit organisation to identify a Head of Information Technology / IT Manager. The organisation has been running for over 30 years, boasts a membership in excess of 85,000 has helped to collect over £250Million since inception. The organisation have a collaborative culture and seek a talented professional that can help them to manage the IT Department, and provide leadership and strategic direction in the development of IT systems and infrastructure.

The Role

The Head of Information Technology / IT Manager will be working with the senior management team to develop and provide a strategic vision for IT as well as to ensure the firm has access to comprehensive technical support underpinning their operations. The role requires the successful Head of Information Technology / IT Manager to promote and deliver best practice approaches in all areas of responsibility. Strategic responsibilities include overall responsibility for the IT strategic direction within the organisation including development, execution and delivery of agreed plans to deadline and budget, meeting the needs of both internal and external clients. Operationally, the Head of Technology / IT Manager will take overall responsibility for the effective and efficient running of our IT systems. This will comprise working with providers to ensure comprehensive, cost- effective support for all IT systems; responsibility for scoping and implementing new systems development, working with other departments to identify needs; ensuring systems are secure and that proper audit controls are in place; and monitoring the development of international standards and opportunities to streamline systems and processes.

The Head of Technology / IT Manager will assume overall responsibility for the management and successful implementation of agreed IT projects to deadline and budget. They will be competent managing stakeholders, sponsors, and users expectations using clear and frequent communications. This hire will take overall management of integration, ensuring that new solutions integrate with existing environment in order to meet business and IT strategy requirements to deadline and budget. The Head of Technology / IT Manager will be responsible for management of all IT personnel; staff recruitment, training, development, motivation, and appraisal of their performance. It is important the successful candidate is able to conduct effective performance evaluations and mentor those with less experience to help the team execute career development plans. The Head of Technology / IT Manager will also assume responsibility for the IT budget - circa £300K. The successful Head of Technology / IT Manager will have a degree or equivalent work experience with in the IT Sector, and a minimum 5 years experience in managing the IT department within a SME or similar organisation.

Applicants should have a passion for all things IT, goal driven with the ability to formulate clear strategies and to plan and implement solutions. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This hire will proactively identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change; be able to motivate others to develop their skills base while serving as a role model and mentor; keep skills current regarding emerging industry practices. In terms of hard skills - the ideal candidate will have a detailed knowledge of developing and managing complex IT systems; expertise in managing SAP installations an advantage; experience of virtual server/cloud environment; proven project management skills; and skilled in root cause analysis and problem resolution.

Salary Benefits

£55,000-£65,000/Annum + Package Bonus
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

January 10, 2013 • Posted in: General

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