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Interim Head of IT

St Helens
3 weeks ago
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Your new company
A Merseyside-based college has approached Hays looking for an interim Head of IT to join their college management team. This will be for a period of 3-6 months initially. This role will be on site 5 days a week and could be needed at multiple campuses. The hours will be Monday - Friday (Apply online only) with a 1-hour lunch break.
Your new role
You will be leading the IT services, network and reprographic departments. You will have 12 direct reports, and you will be reporting to the Deputy CEO and CFO. You will be responsible for developing and delivering the college's digital strategy, modernising IT infrastructure, supporting new initiatives and technologies and ensuring the security and integrity of the college network.

Key responsibilities:

Manage and develop the IT Team and drive performance management
Provide leadership to the technical IT service desk team, network team and reprographics department.
Manage projects such as Windows 11 rollout and cyber essentials
Work with DCEO to define relevant polices and ensure compliance
Analyse business requirements of all departments to determine current and future technology leads
Ensure robust IT and network security arrangements are in place, maintaining cybersecurity arrangements
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need:

Experience of working in Education
Experience of developing and leading the delivery of IT within the business
Proven experience of maintaining robust IT and network security
Extensive knowledge of cloud technologies, including Office 35 and Microsoft Azure
Knowledge and experience of Cybersecurity, data protection and compliance with GDPR
Knowledge of AI
Knowledge of Windows 11
Experience of managing a team
Stakeholder management and experience of leading effective and responsive IT service desk functions. What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a competitive daily rate of £300-£400 per day. You will have a dedicated consultant a Hays will assist with compliance, paperwork, and payments. You will become part of a great team and have guidance from the deputy CEO and CFO.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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