Information & Systems Manager Chelmsford, England
Job description
Salary:
£57,600 per annum
Location:
Head Office - Chelmsford
Department:
IT
Job description:
Basic Information
Business Sector: Services
Department: Information Technology
Location: Head Office
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
A full time, permanent role
Core Purpose
To coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Society’s Information Technology department in accordance with Society policy, Co-operative values & principles, to agreed targets and deadlines, and within the budgetary constraints.
Accountability & Impact
The post-holder is responsible for improving the level of service of the Information Technology department to reduce and minimise system downtime, while developing the systems to assist trading managers achieve their strategic objectives.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the post-holder will have full operational control of the IT department and responsible for delivering IT projects to agreed targets. These duties will include but are not exhaustive:
Staffing
Communication
Management Information
Supplier Relationships
Cost Control
Development
Leadership
To lead the department’s colleagues through demonstrating Co-operative values & principles, and Co-operative working in performing day-to-day duties.
Applying Knowledge
The post-holder will need to be able to use their knowledge and experience to solve problems and generate new ideas.
Working with Others
The role involves interacting with Society colleagues at all levels in addition to suppliers.
The post-holder must be able to communicate confidently and clearly, and be able to influence and motivate the performance of others.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Self-motivated and flexible in the approach to work.
Team Player.
Good communication skills.
Experience of managing people.
MCSA – Windows Server.
Working knowledge of Co-operative Values & Principles.
Project management skills.
Knowledge of Society systems and processes.
MCSA – SQL Server.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Ann Rowland, Head of Human Resources: [email protected]
