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Managing Director at Highpoint Recruitment Consultants Limited
Our client was established in 2013 and is a thriving strategic research consultancy delivering projects spanning the globe. The foundation of their continued success is based upon the talented individuals working in the business. They believe that encouraging each employee to be their authentic selves drives collaboration, innovation and an agile mindset.
Is This You?
Are you someone who is passionate about the impact IT systems have on business performance who has strategic planning skills and experience but also enjoys being “hands on” in terms of managing IT as a service and ensuring IT infrastructure and systems are stable and secure?
Key Function:
The Head of IT will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and implementation of the company's IT systems and strategy.
Head of IT Key Responsibilities:
* Manage daily operation of cloud-based IT infrastructure.
* Ensure 3rd party suppliers are providing direct end user support effectively and efficiently.
* Work closely with the management team in developing an IT Strategy, business plan, and budget for IT services including management of asset register.
* Manage 3rd party supplier relationships with software providers, hardware suppliers, and manage all IT procurement activity.
* Manage regular audits and ensure systems are stable and secure and remedy any issues. Ensure network recovery and backup processes are robust.
* Evaluate risks and implement a Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plan and ensure it is tested regularly.
* Stay up to date with the latest IT and cyber security trends and ensure accreditations are awarded and maintained.
* Manage IT projects: proven ability to evaluate new and existing technologies, design and deliver IT projects on budget.
Head of IT Skills and Attributes:
* Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 5 plus years of experience in an IT leadership role in an SME environment.
* Sound experience of managing cloud-based infrastructure – Office 365, MS Azure.
* Prior experience owning end-to-end IT function and developing successful IT strategies.
* Sound experience of Office 365, MS Azure.
* Experience of Sales Force, PowerBI, Xero advantageous.
* Experience in implementing strategies to drive change and opportunities for collaboration within an organization.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills – good communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical users.
* Knowledge of or experience in Cyber Essentials environment.
* Ability to work in a standalone role & drive business decision making.
* Strong time management skills, able to deal with multiple priorities.
* Must be eligible to work in the U.K and be within a reasonable daily commute from the office.
Working Conditions:
* Hybrid: 3 Days Office, 2 Days WFH.
* Private Medical.
* 2 weeks full pay for family emergencies.
* Enhanced Parental Leave.
* Work From Anywhere 20 days per year.
* Social Activity Fund.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Research Services and Market Research
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