Director of IT Lichfield, England
Job description
Job Reference - HR2223-094
Status / Hours - Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week
Grade - Senior Graded Role
Salary - Circa £55,000 per annum
Location - Lichfield Campus
South Staffordshire College is looking to employ an experienced and enthusiastic Director of IT to lead the College’s IT Department and to lead on College-wide IT Strategy. The role will require strong experience in network infrastructure and in particular a good knowledge of cyber security controls. It will also required a good understanding of customer service and how IT as a function can support quality and standards across the College, particularly in teaching and learning, which is the primary function of the College.
As the College expert in IT, you will manage a team of Infrastructure Engineers and IT Technicians. You will also sit on the College Leadership Team which covers senior managers from all parts of the College. The College has a desire to continue the evolution of IT technology in its activities, and you will work closely with the Head of Digital Learning to support IT technology in teaching and learning. The role will also develop corporate objectives and manage the technology risks inherent in all organisation's . The College recently achieved the ISO27001 kitemark and would like to maintain and develop this standard.
The role will also have wider responsibility for the College’s reprographics and photocopying services. The role will report directly to the Deputy Principal Finance & Resources.
To find out more about this great opportunity to apply and download a job specification please visit:
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All applications must be received by Tuesday 9th May 2023
Interview date to be confirmed
What you can expect from us - We care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.
We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 22.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).
South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with child and Adult and barred list check
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lichfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- IT Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 09/05/2023
Reference ID: HR2223-094
