IT Project Manager

GC144: IT Project Manager
Location:  Fairford
Salary:  £55,000 pa

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an IT Project Manager on behalf of our client.  We strongly encourage applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be considered. 

The successful candidate will help shape and deliver our client’s vision and strategy through robust financial and technical planning. 

Strategic Contribution: Shape and deliver the Company’s vision and strategy through robust financial and technological planning.
Capability: Build and maintain first-class Finance and IT capabilities that support our client and their associated entities.
Financial Leadership: Direct and manage the Company’s finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and stewardship of assets.
Reporting & Insight: Develop and sustain accurate and timely financial, operational and KPI reporting, supporting decision-making across the business.
IT Systems & Software: Oversee the selection, implementation, and lifecycle management of core business systems and software, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose, secure, and deliver value.
Cybersecurity & Data Integrity: Protect the organisation’s digital assets and data through appropriate governance, controls, and compliance measures.
Operational Environment: Create a business and IT environment that protects and optimises the Company’s assets — financial, physical, and digital.
People & Culture: Support the development of a corporate culture and value set that empowers and protects employees and volunteers.
Stakeholder Engagement: Foster effective communication and collaboration with internal and external customers, suppliers, and partners.
Team Development: Recruit, support, develop, and manage the performance of a high-performing Finance & IT team.
Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate, confirm, and review Finance and IT tasks, processes, and deliverables to drive efficiency and innovation.
Responsibilities:

Leading on the design and implementation of the Company IT and Comms planning, including for Business Continuity.
Project Managing all Company and event IT projects including feasibility assessments, system updates, upgrades, risk management, laydown plans and contingency plans.
Project manage the IT infrastructure installation of their events.
Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organisation.
Overseeing the training for new and existing staff and, if required, volunteers on systems and software.
Ensuring software licensing laws are followed and in place.
Lead on GDPR Policy and Practices for the Group.
Cybersecurity: Conducting regular system audits and checks on network and data security, ensuring backup procedures are adequate, organising regular penetration testing and following up on recommended actions.
Identifying, proposing, and delivering on opportunities to improve and update software and systems.
Designing and delivering, in conjunction with the HR Manager, training programs and workshops for staff and volunteers.
Lead on appropriate usage of AI within the business.
Manage the external stakeholder relationship with all IT providers including Allow Me.
Management of IP Telephony.
Lead a team including volunteers, employees and suppliers and consultants to plan and deliver the event infrastructure.
Responsible for the Infrastructure Continual Improvement Process within IT&C.
Competencies: 

Education:

A Level or equivalent standard of education (desirable).
Knowledge:

Experience working in IT operations.
Experience in Cisco configuration (or alternative).
Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize.
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Experience leading and managing event/greenfield site IT projects.
Stakeholder management.
IT infrastructure and operations best practices including security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems.
Skills:

Leadership and Management (essential)
Verbal communication (essential)
Organisation and time management (essential)
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines (essential)
Numerate and literate with attention to detail (essential)
Relationship management (essential)
Negotiation skills (essential)
Qualities: 

Trust
Safety
Innovation
Excellence
Team Spirit
GC144: IT Project Manager
Location: Fairford
Salary: £55,000 pa