Director Of Technology

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Alphaplus Full time

Director of Technology Salary: From £80,000 depending on qualifications and experience Closing date for applications: Monday 13th January 2025 at 9.00 am Interviews provisionally scheduled to take place: Wednesday 22nd January 2025 AlphaPlus is globally recognised for excellence in the design, development and deployment of qualifications and assessments, and in the evaluation of their performance and impact.
We work with schools, universities and professional organisations.
AlphaPlus is a member of the AQA group.
We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our company as Director of Technology.
They will be a member of the AlphaPlus Management Board and will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic technology plan which underpins and supports the wider company strategic goals.
In doing so the ideal candidate will utilise their extensive experience in IT implementation, management and proven ability to enhance technological performance to support organisational goals.
They will be an innovative, creative and commercially-focused individual who keeps abreast of technological developments.
They will act as line-manager for and work closely with the deputies/heads of functions.
The appointed person will be dynamic and inspirational, with the following professional/technical competencies and relevant experience: * Expertise as IT/software practitioner, manager, and leader.
* Expertise in IT architecture, including databases and scalable technology platforms.
* Skills in strategic planning, project management, and budget management.
* Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, software development, and emerging technologies.
* Skills in change management, process improvement, and team development.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
* Demonstrable experience as IT/software practitioner, manager, and leader.
* Demonstrable experience of leading on strategic technology initiatives.
* Demonstrable experience of managing software developers and third-party vendors.
* Demonstrable experience of acting as technical authority in previous roles.
* Substantial experience of delivering the technology related components of projects.
* Demonstrable experience of line management and team leadership.
* Demonstrable contribution to strategic vision, business planning and finances.
* Experience in education sector advantageous.
AlphaPlus currently has a core team of 66 staff primarily based in our Manchester head office, and in addition draw upon a team of approximately 800 associates.
The post is permanent, full-time working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and is Manchester office-based.
The company offers hybrid working (two days per week minimum in the office, with three days working at home).
A relocation package is available if appropriate.
The role will involve national and occasional international travel, potentially including working in customer offices.
Benefits include: * discretionary profit related bonus scheme * NEST workplace pension scheme – tier 1 * enhanced sick pay cover * enhanced maternity/parental leave * 25 days paid leave plus the eight statutory bank holidays * commitment to developing the expertise of our employees.
Please note that AlphaPlus is not licensed to offer sponsorship under the UK government's skilled worker sponsorship scheme.
To apply: The full job description and person specification are available on the AlphaPlus Opportunities pages of the website.
Please read the application instructions located there and submit the following by the published closing date: * a fully completed application form (download) * a covering statement meeting the brief set out in the application instructions * an up-to-date CV, tailored to highlight relevant qualifications and experience.
AlphaPlus jobs are based on competencies, which are published in the job description.
When completing the covering statement, you are requested to set out how you meet the competencies relevant to this role, limiting this to no more than the five most important competencies.
Please include how you meet the most important personal attributes and your most significant relevant experience

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