Head of It

5 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom ANS Group Full time

**What is the point of this role?**

The Head of IT role is a technical professional responsible for overseeing network & infrastructure operations, data platforms and BI reporting, and technology performance within the organization. They will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of our strategy, creatively solving problems, and addressing new challenges as they arise.

**What will I be doing?**

**Strategic Leadership**:

- Oversee all technology operations, including network security and infrastructure management.
- Devise and establish IT policies and systems that align with strategies set by upper management.
- Analyse business requirements across departments to determine technology needs.

**Resource Management**:

- Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software.
- Inspect the use of technological resources to ensure functionality and efficiency.
- Identify the need for upgrades, configurations, or new systems and report to upper management.

**Team Coordination**:

- Coordinate IT managers and supervise computer scientists, technicians, and other professionals.
- Provide guidance to ensure compliance with standards, procedures, and guidelines.
- Control the IT budget and report on expenditure.

**Relationship Building**:

- Build relationships with vendors and create cost-efficient contracts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges.
- Ensure alignment with the company’s objectives.

**Qualifications**:

- Proven experience as a Head of IT or in a similar role.
- Expertise in analysing, implementing, and evaluating IT systems and their specifications.
- Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks, etc.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Outstanding communication abilities.

**What will I bring to the role?**

The Head of IT role is a senior-level position overseeing the technology infrastructure, systems, and operations. Here are some key skills and experiences a person should bring to the role:

- Technical Proficiency: A solid technical background and understanding of computer systems (Public Cloud/hardware/software), networks, data and analytics platforms etc.
- Business and Industry Acumen: Ability to align technology initiatives with business goals.
- Leadership and Communication: Proven experience in managing and motivating people, handling employees’ concerns and performances, and effective communication.
- Project and Risk Management: Experience in controlling information technology budget, overseeing the infrastructure of technical operations, managing a team of IT employees.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to shape the organisation’s technology vision, drive innovation, and ensure operational efficiency.
- Experience: Several years’ experience managing employees within an IT environment

**What is needed to do the role?**

**Education**:A degree or equivalent industry certification in information technology, computer science, or a related field. Desirable but not essential.

**Experience**:Demonstrable experience in leadership positions within IT functions.

**Technical Skills**: Proficiency in relevant technologies and data platforms

**Leadership Skills**: Experience in leading and managing teams, as well as strategic planning.

**Business Acumen**: Ability to align IT strategy with business goals, and understanding of how to leverage technology to help the organisation achieve its goals.

**Why work for ANS?**

At ANS, we’ve created a place where everyone can be themselves, and we empower our people to get the job done. Openness, ambition, honesty, and passion are what drive us every day. We are bold, courageous, and innovative - and we do it like no other. We invest in our people. In training, development, health and more - we give you the benefits and flexibility to maintain a happy work-life balance.

We’re proud of the inclusive, fun, dynamic environment we’ve created. It’s a safe space that works for all. You don’t have to be a techie to work in tech. Bring your authentic self and find your dream role here. Find out more at LinkedIn pages.

**What’s in it for you?**

With fantastic benefits, an inclusive culture, and a cool office space, we’re your kind of workplace.

**Company benefits**
- As standard: 25 days’ holiday, plus you can buy up to **5 more** days
- **A little extra**:we’ll give you your** birthday off, **and an extra** celebration day **for whatever you want **Tying the knot?** You get 5 days’ additional holiday in the year you get married. Oh, and 5 **volunteer days**
- Private health insurance
- Pension contribution match and 4 x life assurance
- **Flexible working** and **work from anywhere** for up to 30 days per year (some exceptions)
- Maternity: 16 weeks’ full pay, Paternity: 3 weeks’ full pay, Adoption: 16 weeks’ full pay
- Company social events - get ready for a jam-packed calendar
- Electric car scheme
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