Group Information Systems Manager

Robert Half have partnered on a retained basis with Elta Group to recruit a Group Information Systems Manager on a permanent basis.

About Elta Group

Elta Group is an independent, family-owned group of businesses, with roots stretching right back to the 1960s. Operating across 3 continents, their businesses are dedicated to improving both the quality of air and the lives of people, animals, buildings and equipment internationally. Their brands serve many applications including building services, agriculture, and industrial.

The role

The Elta Group Information Systems Manager is responsible for the business information systems and related technical services across the Elta Group of Companies.

The role is to ensure that the information systems utilised within the Elta Group support the day-to-day operations and support the business and financial objectives of the business today and into the future.

To achieve this objective the Elta Group Information Systems Manager must work to Influence and implement strategy in relation to the information systems position of Elta Group.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate software and hardware for all Elta Group platforms that will effectively accommodate current and future requirements.
• Ensure the preservation of assets by an implementable disaster recovery plan including back up procedures and information security and control structures.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
• Work with the Leadership Team to negotiate Elta Group's telecommunication needs including the VPN structure, video conferencing, mobile and emails
• Backup review and implementation of core requirements for Elta Group including the standardisation of processes, desktops and software where appropriate.
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce systems, policies and procedures.
• Manage the UK & Ireland Group IT Manager to co-ordinate with infrastructure and hardware utilised across the Elta Group.
• Distribute accounting software, design of forms, modifications, maintenance and review the adequacy of the system
• Oversee the UK & Ireland Group IT Manager's role to manage the PC systems, hardware and software including installation and management of the business network
• Ensure the timely response by the department for all hardware and software support within EGAP
• Ensure document and asset register of all hardware and software purchases is kept current.
• Ensure all conduct is in line with current Company policies and procedures and all current Legislation.
• Be responsible for the collection and storage of data to be utilised by the business for on-going sales and marketing activities.

Experience required:

• Five to ten years' experience covering Information Systems functions in an operational organisation.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment would be well regarded but is not essential
• Demonstrated experience in or exposure to, the identification, development and implementation of effective business strategies and applications and a high level of computer literacy
• Strong commitment and demonstrated ability in the provision of high quality and consistent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing complex budgets and effectively managing financial issues and responsibilities

Salary/logistics:

• £70,000-£75,000 + additional benefits
• Hybrid working on offer from Kingswinford HQ - (DY6 7UY)

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