IT Director

4 days ago

Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, United Kingdom Eco Careers LTD. Full time

About Eco Careers LTD.

We are a forward-thinking company passionate about creating sustainable solutions for the building services industry. Our team of experienced engineers and IT professionals work together to bring innovative ideas to life, making a positive impact on the environment and delivering net-zero carbon solutions. With a strong presence in the UK, Poland, and India, we offer a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients across various sectors, including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, and public sector.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Lead the IT Team
  • Accountability and responsibility of the IT Team, which includes an IT Manager and 2 IT Support staff.
Manage the IT Budget
  • Produce and manage the IT budget, reviewing spend and opportunity to reduce costs.
Develop and Execute the IT Strategy
  • Work with the leadership team to develop and execute the overall IT strategy.
Manage IT Contracts
  • Manage, monitor, and record all IT contracts.
Tender Procurement
  • Tender procurement of IT equipment, contracts & software.
Develop and Implement IT Strategies
  • Develop and implement IT strategies, i.e. introduction of AI.
Develop Policies and Procedures
  • Develop policies and procedures that support the IT operation.
Provide Training and Coaching
  • Providing training / coaching to the wider IT team.
Streamline the IT Offering
  • Streamline the IT offering, to ensure cohesion across all offices.
Liaise with the Business
  • Liaise with the business to understand IT requirements.
Monitor the Helpdesk Operation
  • Monitor the helpdesk operation, ensure prompt resolution of helpdesk tickets.
Join the Disaster Recovery Team
  • Join the disaster recovery team and be the IT lead.
Produce and Collate IT Reports
  • Produce and collate IT reports when necessary.
Manage Cyber Security
  • Overall management of cyber security, ensuring sufficient protection is in place.
Research and Develop New Software/Hardware
  • Research, develop, and project manage new software/hardware for business needs.

Your Experience and Qualifications

  1. IT Degree or Equivalent
  • A Degree in an IT related qualification or equivalent.
Microsoft 365 Certification
  • Preferably Microsoft 365 certified.
IT Management Experience
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience of managing and implementing an IT function within a business.
Strong Technology Experience
  • Strong technology experience, a solid understanding of support IT services within a business at a capacity for 200+ employees.
GDPR and Data Protection
  • Good understanding of GDPR and data protection.
Market Knowledge
  • Strong market knowledge and evidence of utilising that knowledge to make changes with an IT function.
Decision Making and Risk Assessment
  • Confidence to work with ambiguity, prioritise effectively, assess and manage risk and make decisions.

What We Offer

  1. Competitive Benefits Package
  • Excellent growth and career opportunities.
  • A forward thinking, agile approach to working.
  • Competitive pay and enhanced sickness/maternity/paternity pay schemes.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell leave.
  • Interesting and technically challenging projects.
  • Recruitment referral bonus scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Electrical vehicle scheme.
  • Eye care vouchers.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Full allowance for team building activities.

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