*Closing Date-Sunday 2nd February at 23.59*
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We are pleased to be partnering with Sadlers Well for the recruitment of the Director of IT across 3 sites.
Location: Across London (Hybrid)
Salary-£70,000-£75,000 pa
About the Client:
Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading creative organisation, dedicated to presenting, producing and touring dance made today in all its forms. Sadler’s Wells commissions, presents and produces more dance than any other theatre in the world – from tango to hip hop, ballet to flamenco, Bollywood to cutting-edge contemporary dance. With an innovative, year-round programme of performances and learning activities, this is the place where artists come together to create dance, and where we welcome everyone to experience dance and be inspired.
Our aim is to reflect and respond to the world through dance: enabling artists of all backgrounds to create dance that moves us and opens our minds; sharing those experiences with the widest possible audiences to enrich their lives and deepen their understanding of what it means to be human.
The Director of IT is responsible for ensuring that all parts of the Sadler’s Wells IT infrastructure run smoothly and securely, using it to improve processes and efficiency.
The post reports to the Director of Finance and Business Performance and is part of the Senior Management Team. With the upcoming growth of our organisation the role will develop with the postholder. Key strategic and operational accountabilities:
* IT procurement and vendor management
* Cyber security and compliance
* Process improvement
* Data Control
Responsibilities:
Strategy planning
* Lead a review of departmental delivery and propose a roadmap for improvement. Sharing KPI frameworks and measures as required.
* Lead strategic planning for IT systems, building strong relationships with stakeholders to anticipate and understand future needs to meet the organisation strategic objectives.
Operational Management
* Ensure that the organisation has the IT infrastructure needed to support the business and maintain a roadmap of improvements and maintenance.
* Ensure the smooth running of service delivery and positive user experience.
* Embrace digital ways of working to adapt, grow and continue to deliver our mission in a changing cultural landscape.
Vendor, contract and budget management
* Lead the procurement, project and vendor management for new systems and the re-tender of existing systems along with developing strong relationships with key suppliers
* Manage the IT budget and ensure that value for money is achieved.
Security and compliance
* Implement robust security measures to protect the organisation from cyber threat and ensure the team stay up to date with industry best practice
* Collaborate with other departments to develop strategies to minimise data and/or systems risks and maintain stability of systems.
* Provide strategic oversight to ensure that all data is collected, stored and managed efficiently and effectively and within GDPR guidelines and best practice.
Leadership
* Provide clear, effective and visible leadership to the IT team, ensuring that all team members are stimulated, motivated and guided to contribute fully to the success of the organisation.
* Develop talent within teams, reviewing and measuring performance, building confidence and growing skills.
* Empower team members to identify innovative approaches to enhance ways of working.
Skills and Experience
* Relevant IT qualification or equivalent experience in IT governance.
* Ability to be ‘on call’ for emergencies and business continuity recovery
* Experience of managing risk and Cyber security.
* Experienced IT leader, with a customer focused approach.
* Experience of public, private and hybrid cloud environments.
* Results-driven with a proven track record of high achievement through data and systems teams.
* Demonstrable experience in project management, driving organisation-wide initiatives, through collaboration.
* Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
* Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate business needs to data and systems solutions.
* Ability to lead and monitor several projects concurrently.
* Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with ability to articulate messages to technical and non-technical audiences.
* Experience of procurement to achieve best value for the organisation.
* Ability to respond to changing circumstances.
* Well-developed change management skills with the ability of understand the strategic “big picture” and set a clear direction.
* Ability to translate ideas into effective action speedily and within a finite budget.
* Ability to work collaboratively and bring teams together into a cohesive and effective unit.
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
* Convincing presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders.
* A strong empathy with Sadler’s Wells’ values, mission and objectives
* Must currently hold the right to work in the United Kingdom
Experience of working within Performing Arts is highly desirable. Please apply online if you have the relevant skills and experience for the role.