Head of IT
Wakefield
Up to GBP70,000

Your new role
Responsible for the management, strategy, and execution of IT of an organisation, including directing the effective delivery of networks and data recovery systems.
Overseeing technical projects based on organisational goals.

Responsibilities
Oversee 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 the board
Develop strategy as it relates to the organisation's IT infrastructure
Consult senior-level stakeholders across the organisation to identify business and technology needs and to optimize the use of information technology
Directing the effective delivery of networks, development, and disaster recovery systems and processes
Lead efforts to improve IT processes
Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software
Working with IT staff to find solutions to manage business activities
Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to the board, researching and recommending new products/systems
Ensure smooth delivery and operation of IT services by monitoring systems performance
Supervising the IT team, while working closely with management, external vendors, and advisors
Preparing financial budgets and presenting proposals for capital projects to the board
Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts
Provide direction, guidance, and training to IT staff.

Experience needed
10 years' experience in an IT environment
Experience managing a small to medium sized IT team
Broad IT experience ranging from Infrastructure, Software Development and Projects
Strong financial and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with teams across the whole organisation
Experience of negotiating with and managing third parties
Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
Strong knowledge of project management principles
Strong software development knowledge
(Windows Server, IIS, AD/Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, .NET Dev, SQL, MDM, Antivirus, VMware, Veeam, Dell Storage Manager, MS Office Desktop, Office 365 Admin)

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