Head of Information Systems and Technology

7 days ago


Godmanchester, United Kingdom Wood Green Full time

**About Wood Green**

Our vision is for every pet to have a home where they are loved, well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with their owners.

**About the role**

Part of our strategy is to increase our impact through the effective use of technology, whether that be in customer facing digital offerings or internal business systems that facilitate efficient operations. This role will play a critical part in developingmany elements of this work at a strategic level as well as ensuring the availability and reliability of our information technology systems on a day-to-day basis.

The Head of Information Systems and Technology (HIST) will be responsible for ensuring the efficient management of all information systems and the associated technology (IST) across the Charity. The role will lead on developing and refining the IST Strategyof the Charity. The role is also accountable for ensuring the effective delivery of IST services and, in conjunction with other stakeholders, identifying, planning, developing and delivering future IST requirements and systems. In addition, the role is accountablefor the ensuring data protection is in line with the latest legislation and best practice.

The main duties of the role include:

- Overseeing the physical and data security and maintenance of the Charity’s IST systems including all cloud-based services
- Providing an effective and efficient IST support service to the wider organisation
- Leading on the development of strategy, in the areas of Information Management and IST
- Responsibility for the overall information architecture of the charity
- Ensuring that data protection policies are in place
- Providing technical and strategic support to the development and provision of the information and technology systems
- Planning, evaluating, developing and implementing IST investment for the Charity
- Recruiting, retaining, managing, and developing the IST team

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- A relevant IT qualification and be able to demonstrate your CPD
- An ability to set up, monitor and manage projects from inception through to implementation using standard tools and techniques (Agile, PRINCE2, etc )
- Significant technical and strategic management experience which has included evaluating and improving IST operational performance, planning and implementing development road maps
- Experience in the development and use of cloud-based technologies, particularly products and services from Microsoft (Office 365, Dynamics, Azure, etc )
- Proven leadership skills demonstrated through the management of an IT team and working as part of cross functional project teams
- Significant experience of managing external suppliers delivering IST related services to a medium-to-large organisation
- A detailed understanding of IST legislation, Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
- A detailed understanding of the IST landscape including technology solutions and information systems
- An aptitude for operating collaboratively and be comfortable working with ambiguity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced IT professional to have a real impact on the important work that Wood Green carries out.

If you think that person is you, please forward us an up to date copy of your CV along with a supporting statement highlighting why you feel you are the right person for the role. Please include your salary expectations.



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