Head of Information Technology

6 months ago

Workington, United Kingdom LAKES COLLEGE WEST CUMBRIA Full time

**HEAD OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)**

**Salary**: Fixed Point £51,438

This is an exciting opportunity for an IT professional to undertake an all-encompassing digital role for a dedicated and ambitious individual who is ready for the next stage of their career to play a pivotal role. As the Head of IT at Lakes College, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of our digital infrastructure. Managing a team of college-based IT Operations staff, you will collaborate to develop IT strategies aligned with the organisation's objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking, well respected and expanding College, which is committed to leading excellent practice and innovation within the rapidly changing educational landscape.

The role will provide essential support in maintaining digital security, optimising performance, and ensuring continuous availability of college infrastructure, resources and digital learning platforms to support the needs of our academic community.

**Key duties will include-**
- To provide leadership and direction to the Digital Services Team ensuring effective communication and focused team working to deliver both the department and College objectives; playing a key role in self-assessment and development planning for the department and identify training needs.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement a strategic vision for IT and digital technologies aligned with overall college strategic plan.
- Manage the college's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, servers, and cloud services, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability.
- Oversee the implementation and support of digital learning platforms, tools, and resources, ensuring they align with pedagogical goals and student needs.

**In return we can offer: -**
- Generous annual leave - 40 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days
- Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
- Free onsite parking.
- Subsidised onsite restaurant
- A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.
- Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £51,438.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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