Head of IT

Head of IT

Performing Arts

Permanent

Hybrid (London)

£65,000 pa

Our client, a Performing Arts organisation, are looking to recruit into the position of Head of IT. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the data and systems team while 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:

• Strategic planning and leadership of the service
• Contract and account management internally and with key partners
• Cyber security, compliance and privacy
• Process improvements and automation
• Data control and insight
• Project, service desk and change management

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.
• Demonstrable experience of developing, implementing and managing a risk-based approach to security and compliance, including risk, security and governance frameworks.
• Experience of using and developing an Information Security Management System.
• 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.
• Must currently hold the right to work in the United Kingdom

Additional

• Experience for school network requirements
• Relevant project management qualification or equivalent

This role is Hybrid and experience within Performing Art’s would be advantageous.