Senior Information Technology Officer

4 hours ago

Wilmslow Cheshire, United Kingdom Apprentify Full time

Overview The Head of IT is responsible for creating the Group’s IT strategy and its subsequent implementation. The postholder will have both deep IT understanding and knowledge combined with leadership, project management and stakeholder management skills. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a vital role in shaping our technological landscape and ensuring that our IT services align with our business objectives.

Apprentify Group Limited encompasses five trading brands including: Apprentify Limited, Netcom Training Limited, The Juice Academy, IODA and Flourish. The Group provides recruitment, training and development services to its wide range of clients ranging from global corporations and SMEs to public bodies and Combined Authorities. We are a fast-paced, high-growth organisation that’s going from strength to strength: we were recently ranked #1 LinkedIn Top Startup in Manchester.
As an education provider, we take the wellbeing and safeguarding of our learners extremely seriously. The postholder will be required to undergo Safer Recruitment check prior to starting work, including an enhanced DBS check and reference check.

IT Strategy Development: Define and implement the IT strategy in alignment with the organisation’s objectives, ensuring it is adaptable to changing business needs.
Leadership and Management: Lead and mentor the IT team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet stakeholder expectations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure IT services are aligned with business objectives.
Software Rationalisation: Assess and manage a wide range of software packages, identifying opportunities for consolidation and optimisation to improve efficiency.
Data Protection and Compliance: Act as Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with GDPR and implementing robust data security measures across the organisation.
Ensure the effective operation of IT systems, security protocols, and user support processes, addressing any issues promptly.
Change Management: Lead IT initiatives that facilitate organisational change, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.

Proven experience in IT leadership roles, preferably in a complex, multi-site organisation.
Strong understanding of IT strategy development and implementation.
Excellent project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
Experience in software management and rationalisation.

Knowledge of GDPR and data protection regulations.


IT operations and projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Excellent user experience.
All company data is secure and processed in line with applicable laws and best practice.
Significant organisational impact through IT change programmes.

This is a full-time position. The postholder will be required to work at our Wilmslow Head Office a minimum of four days per week and be willing to travel to our other offices (currently in Birmingham, London and Leeds) as required.

25 days holiday per year, rising to 30 days per year based on length of service, plus the usual Bank Holidays
~1 day’s paid leave for your Birthday
~1 Charity Day per year – get a day’s paid leave to work for a good cause
~ Option to buy additional holiday
~ Generous workplace pension with 5% employer’s contribution
~ Life assurance cover – 4 x annual salary
~ Private Medical Insurance with AXA, including free access to private GP appointments, cashback on dental and optical bills and an Employee Assistance Programme
~ Access to The Loop – our online platform with access to over 700 discounts and cashback deals

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