Head of IT Services TYNE71641

If you are comfortable working in a fast paced, dynamic organisation in a changing sector, with the ability to lead and influence at the most senior level we would love to hear from you.

Our client values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities they serve. They welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

The Role

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role will be vital in the delivery of their IT Strategies, ensuring the security and continuous delivery of key organisational systems which support in maximising organisation outcomes. This role is integral to the service, promoting high performance, high productivity, continuous improvement and an ownership culture by delivering rapid and innovative systems and services. Working closely with the leadership team and external Stakeholders, this role is key to drive innovation, maximise resources and deliver exceptional value for money services to the community. This position takes the lead on digital solutions, effective strategic IT delivery and supporting initiatives to build and sustain an effective IT function enabling the organisation to achieve its strategic goals.

The IT function is at the start of a substantial and rewarding journey to transform IT services in the organisation and deliver transformative outcomes as a result. This is a very exciting opportunity for anyone with the drive and ability to deliver rapid results.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Experience of driving and successful delivery of IT strategies.
• Ability to provide an effective and efficient IT Service.
• Experience of delivering of a modern, flexible and extensible IT infrastructure.
• Ability to implement processes which ensure the security of the IT Systems. and business continuity.
• Ability to ensure the organisation's IT estate, ensuring that adequate services are provided that are fit for purpose, well maintained and deliver value for money.
• Demonstrable experience of new delivery in a role with a strong ethos of customer service.
• Demonstrable track record in building and sustaining relationships to achieve results, internally and externally.
• Leading and managing within a dynamic, multifunctional organisation.
• Knowledge of industry best practice to ensure the best approach to Information Security and GDPR.

What they can offer you

The Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are based in a purpose build office in Washington, with ample free parking and easy access from the A1 and A19. On site facilities include catering facilities and an onsite gym. The role also benefits from an attractive package, including up to 22 days holiday and public holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme and access to a range of social and volunteering opportunities.

Closing Date: 8 October 2018 at 17:00

Interview date: 16 October 2018

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.