IT Operations Director

We are seeking an experienced IT leader to oversee all IT functions across our organisation, excluding ERP support. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the security, reliability, and effectiveness of all data, communication systems, and networks at our Ardeer site.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering reliable IT hardware and services to all employees, working closely with the Group IT function to implement group-wide initiatives and maintain compliance with Cyber Essentials+ standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive IT leader to make a meaningful impact by driving excellence in IT service delivery and aligning local operations with group-wide objectives.

• Carry out all activities in full compliance with H&SE legislation, within company policy and procedure.
• Responsible for reporting any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions observed (using the Near Miss System) in accordance with responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work Act.
• To carry out all activities in full compliance with H&SE legislation, with company procedures and policies, and with responsibility to report any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions observed (using the Near Miss system) in accordance with responsibilities under the Health and Safety Work Act.
• Provide system support and solutions for network, software and hardware while complying with legislative requirements.
• Implement Chemring Group PLC Head Office ICT strategy within CEUK.
• Maintain minimum cyber essentials + IT working environment.
• Quickly resolve system vulnerabilities when they arise.
• Work closely with Chemring Group Peers to share learnings across the businesses and implement best practice.
• Ensure all telecommunication services are available to support the business.
• Develop IT systems to ensure they are secure, up to date and efficiently delivered to all parts of the site. Ensure that any system downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Manage specific business projects to meet local business requirements meeting cost, time and service demands.
• Develop IT team to be up to date and qualified to deliver the requirements of CEUK and Chemring Group in terms of network, software and hardware.
• Manage external relationships with network, data and telecommunication providers including all phone and data packages.
• Manage the ICT budget within agreed limits.
• Responsible for carrying out all direct staff objectives and reviews

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in project management and people management.

A competitive salary and excellent benefits package is on offer, including pension, healthcare, employee assistance programme, and flexible benefits such as Cycle2work and local and national employee discounts. We also offer flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.