Head of IT Platforms and Infrastructure

6 days ago

Matlock, United Kingdom Derbyshire County Council Full time

**Head of IT Platforms and Infrastructure**

**Matlock, Derbyshire/Hybrid**

**£59,559 to £65,327 - Plus market leading package (see below)**

Are you ready to shape the future of platforms and infrastructure environments for Derbyshire County Council?

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an exceptional individual to join us as the Head of Platforms and Infrastructure, leading the vision and strategy that will define our ICT services for years to come.

At Derbyshire County Council, we are truly ambitious about building on our success to date and continuing our journey to becoming a more modern, effective and Enterprising Council.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Strategic Visionary**: Set the vision and strategy for platforms and Infrastructure, delivering a clear package of services with a focus on simplification, cost reduction, and value addition.
- **Infrastructure Management**: Manage and support the Council’s ICT data centres, network, databases, and equipment to ensure secure, available ICT provision at all times.
- **Application Portfolio Oversight**: Manage the portfolio of Council ICT Applications, ensuring compliance with security standards, up-to-date software, and availability for departmental service delivery.
- **Strategic Development**: Develop, deliver, and evaluate the Council’s ICT strategy and stakeholder plan for ICT systems, aligning with organisational priorities and the Council Plan. Promote a standardised approach to ICT service delivery.
- **Technical Implementation**: Lead on the technical implementation of ICT solutions as part of the Council’s enterprise architecture program.
- **Leadership and Management**: Develop a high-performance culture through collaborative working across ICT service areas and council departments. Provide leadership and management to enable continuous improvement, effective decision-making, target setting, performance management, and conflict resolution.

**This list is not exhaustive, please look at the attached job and person profile for further detail about this role.**

**Qualifications Required**:

- Relevant degree or equivalent recognised ICT qualification or relevant experience at a senior level
- Recognised management qualification or evidence of relevant professional management development.
- ITIL 4 Foundation Qualification certificate

**What we offer you**:

- 34 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month.
- Training and development opportunities
- Generous local government pension scheme with a **20.80% employer contribution**:

- Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases.
- Access to a comprehensive wellbeing package
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounts at selected county leisure centres
- and much more

The Council is currently undergoing a period of positive transformation and growth, focusing on developing its people and services to be the very best they can be. There has never been a better time to join.

**How to Apply**:
ICTHoSJan24

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