Head of Information Technology

3 days ago

cardiff wales United Kingdom Recruit 121 (Finance, Technology & Executive) Full time
Head of IT

Recruit 121 are currently working in partnership with a financial services business in South Wales who are recruiting for a Head of IT for a 12 month contract with the potential to be extended to cover the current Head of IT who is on secondment to business transformation. The role is hybrid but you will be required to go into the office 2 days a week in South Wales.

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership in delivering the technology portfolio for enablement and innovation by effectively managing technology projects within cost, scope, and schedule constraints. It involves developing in-house expertise to strengthen key technology supplier relationships while championing the definition, scaling, and optimization of processes to drive project management excellence. Additionally, the role ensures the implementation of IT systems and policies, establishing robust controls to maintain compliance with information security standards across the business.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement all technology operations and evaluate them according to established goals.
  • Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by Board.
  • Negotiate with suppliers of hardware and software to get the best deal, including external support, and be responsible for contracting consultants and making service agreements.
  • Manage and support delivery of software and hardware operations and projects.
  • Support the delivery of technical innovation aligned to the overall vision by recommending viable technologies.
  • Manage the day-to-day performance of key technology providers, including Mutula Vision, to deliver in line with contractual terms, adhering to Operational Resilience and TPRM policies and frameworks.
  • Identify key skills and talent gaps within the function and work to recruit, train, and retain talent.
  • Identify and manage external technology providers in the delivery of contracted work, utilizing SLAs and quality metrics in line with standards set out in Society policies and frameworks.
  • Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency.
  • Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems presenting recommendations to COO.
  • Lead, coach and develop leaders to deliver high performance through teams and others.
  • Control budget in line with delegated responsibilities, reporting on expenditure and creating value.
  • Manage and effectively control the asset register in line with policy and procedures.
  • Implement IT solutions to minimize the risk of cyber-attacks and Information Security breaches.
  • Ensure that IT capabilities are responsive to the needs of the line of business’ growth and operational objectives.
  • Manage the deployment, development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading and support of organizational IT systems. This will include operating systems, servers, PCs, software apps, telephones and peripherals.
  • Ensure collaboration with IT Enterprise Architect, to implement and integrate new/existing technology.
  • Participate in the commercial negotiations around third-party agreements and drive discussions on related service level agreements.
  • Manage annual IT financial budgets.
  • Manage the operational risks of the IT operation monitoring and assessing the profile of the function, ensuring suitable management actions for appropriate mitigation.
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures in line with industry best practice.
  • Ensure team and third-party providers are responsive to the audit assessments or reviews.
  • Participate and contribute to the relevant management committees and governance forums providing experience as required.
  • Implement adequate IT Disaster Recovery and business resumption provisions in line with Business and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure Information Security is at the heart of the business by managing a robust and effective security awareness program.
  • Implement relevant policies, frameworks and programs that balance security needs with the organization’s strategic business plan, identify risk factors, and determine solutions to both.

Required Skills:

  • Proven experience of IT planning and Software development management.
  • Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications.
  • Experience in managing information technology budget.
  • Track record of successfully delivering results through others.
  • Proven leadership experience and expertise in feedback, coaching and development.
  • Proven ability in delivering technical change across large scale and complex change programmes.
  • Experience in security architecture, security operations, threat/vulnerability management, cloud security, application security, data privacy and protection.
  • A passion for technology and security safeguarding with a desire to deliver.
  • Analytical mind capable of managing numerous information sources and providing data analysis reports to senior management.
  • Experience of delivering and managing Information Security including threat and risk analysis, risk treatment, policy development, operational and assurance functions.

Preferred Skills:

  • BSc/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; MSc/MA will be a plus.
  • Industry standard Information Security qualifications such as CISSP or CISM are preferred.

Are you immediately available for a 12 month contract that potentially will be extended? If you are interested, then please send your CV.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology and Finance

Industries

Financial Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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