Head of IT Systems and Services

Head of IT Systems and Services
Ref: 2324/127
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: c£60K to £65K per annum. Plus generous benefits. These include:
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48 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
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Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
About the role
We are looking for someone to lead and develop our 16 strong IT Systems and Services team. You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality IT and Reprographics support services for the entire College community.
As a member of our College Leadership Team (CLT), you will be an effective leader, and an experienced and talented IT professional with a passion for technology. With deep technical and ‘best practice’ knowledge, you will also possess strong organisation and time-management skills, and a pro-active, solution orientated approach. You will be resilient and resourceful, with a track record of quality delivery to challenging deadlines.
About the person
Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience, and ideally possess an industry standard IT related qualification or certification, you will have knowledge and experience of the further education and/or higher education sector.
You will have experience of successfully project managing IT related projects and initiatives, and experience of involvement with procurement processes. With proven ability in IT planning, organising and development, you will also have in depth knowledge of modern IT Systems and Services. Including knowledge of Directory Services, Virtualisation Technologies, Security Methodologies and administration, Cloud Services, Server and network infrastructure, as well as Microsoft 365 and Entra ID technologies.
Self motivated, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, you will be able to ‘horizon scan’, advising on developments which will be of benefit to the organisation and to learners. You will also be a good communicator, able to build successful working relationships at both operational and strategic levels.
About the College
A college with an excellent track record for quality, we are amongst the top performers in the region, and are one of the largest providers of A Level and vocational programmes for 16 to 19 year olds in the region. We also deliver a range of T Levels, Traineeships, Apprenticeships, degree level courses, working with over 1,000 employers, helping them to meet their current and future skills needs.
We are proud of our excellent achievement rates for students at all levels, as well as our outstanding student progression into higher-level study and employment.
York College is proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.
Please check out our website here: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk
Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact David Hawkins, Vice Principal: Finance and Professional Services, ##### 01904 770863.
Important Notices
Please see attachment
Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024 (9am)
Interviews: Thursday 2nd May 2024
We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.
York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health.
We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer.
Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.
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