RNN Group
Head of IT and Digital
Job Location
Catcliffe, United Kingdom
Job Description
Head of IT and Digital
Location: based in Rotherham and Worksop
Salary: £58,396 per annum + benefits
Hours: Full time (37hrs per week, all year round)
Our client’s main goal is to be an ‘outstanding’ education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that they do. To help them achieve this they are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join their existing teams. To be a part of the team they will expect you to be committed to their values too.
The Role
As the Head of IT and Digital you will be responsible for the implementation and oversight of the IT and Digital Strategy which will contribute to the delivery of the Group’s Strategic Plan.
You will have overall responsibility for the strategic development of Digital transformation across the organisation, developing and implementing strategies to increase the use of digital technologies.
This role is critical to the organisation, and you will lead the effective delivery of a highly responsive IT team which manages the infrastructure and systems which support both academic and business functions.
As part of the overall responsibility for driving digital development and innovation across the group, this will include responsibility of the implementation of the new Digital Learning Hubs.
You will also provide support to the Group’s Strategic Leadership Team to ensure that IT and Digital strategies evolve in line with the College’s ambitions.
As Head of IT and Digital you will ensure the Group’s data is secured effectively and that robust systems and processes are in place related to cyber-security.
The role requires working closely with the Campus and Curriculum Managers and support staff to ensure the best possible use of IT and Digital Technology.
Through a proactive, enthusiastic and customer focused approach you will help the College achieve their mission to provide skills for the future of their students and community, through outstanding teaching and learning. Your work will ultimately lead to a high quality, robust IT and Digital service plus positive development of the College reputation.
Skills and Qualifications
* To be successful as their Head of IT and Digital you will need to have good leadership experience, including successful development, implementation and oversight of strategic plans within an IT role.
* You will have experience of managing large scale IT infrastructure as well as development of IT/Information security policies and procedures and associated projects.
* You will have an excellent knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases, data storage solutions and cloud-based technologies.
* You will have the ability to set up, facilitate and lead training sessions for staff and learners and as part of this have experience of leading a digital strategy and how such technologies can be used to enhance learning and assessment within an FE environment.
* Ideally you will have knowledge of delivering blended learning to meet the needs of learners and understand the positive impact this can have for both staff and learners.
* You will possess an IT (or related) degree and/or equivalent experience and knowledge as well as a leadership and management qualification at level 3 (or above).
* You will also have literacy and numeracy at level 2 (or equivalent) and ensure you have an up to date knowledge of current initiatives/issues/developments through ongoing Continuous Professional Development activities.
Department Info
You will report directly to the Executive Director of Corporate Services and Strategic Planning. You will be responsible for staff within the IT & Digital teams and work closely with the Directors of Campus and Curriculum Managers and will support staff to ensure the best possible use of IT and Digital Technologies across the organisation.
Benefits
* Access to local government pensions scheme
* Up to 44 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
* Access to their gyms, restaurants and salons
* Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
* Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
* Parking available at all of their sites
* Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
* New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiative
* Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth by to £200 per referral made
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application
Location: Catcliffe, GB
Posted Date: 12/24/2024
Location: based in Rotherham and Worksop
Salary: £58,396 per annum + benefits
Hours: Full time (37hrs per week, all year round)
Our client’s main goal is to be an ‘outstanding’ education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that they do. To help them achieve this they are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join their existing teams. To be a part of the team they will expect you to be committed to their values too.
The Role
As the Head of IT and Digital you will be responsible for the implementation and oversight of the IT and Digital Strategy which will contribute to the delivery of the Group’s Strategic Plan.
You will have overall responsibility for the strategic development of Digital transformation across the organisation, developing and implementing strategies to increase the use of digital technologies.
This role is critical to the organisation, and you will lead the effective delivery of a highly responsive IT team which manages the infrastructure and systems which support both academic and business functions.
As part of the overall responsibility for driving digital development and innovation across the group, this will include responsibility of the implementation of the new Digital Learning Hubs.
You will also provide support to the Group’s Strategic Leadership Team to ensure that IT and Digital strategies evolve in line with the College’s ambitions.
As Head of IT and Digital you will ensure the Group’s data is secured effectively and that robust systems and processes are in place related to cyber-security.
The role requires working closely with the Campus and Curriculum Managers and support staff to ensure the best possible use of IT and Digital Technology.
Through a proactive, enthusiastic and customer focused approach you will help the College achieve their mission to provide skills for the future of their students and community, through outstanding teaching and learning. Your work will ultimately lead to a high quality, robust IT and Digital service plus positive development of the College reputation.
Skills and Qualifications
* To be successful as their Head of IT and Digital you will need to have good leadership experience, including successful development, implementation and oversight of strategic plans within an IT role.
* You will have experience of managing large scale IT infrastructure as well as development of IT/Information security policies and procedures and associated projects.
* You will have an excellent knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases, data storage solutions and cloud-based technologies.
* You will have the ability to set up, facilitate and lead training sessions for staff and learners and as part of this have experience of leading a digital strategy and how such technologies can be used to enhance learning and assessment within an FE environment.
* Ideally you will have knowledge of delivering blended learning to meet the needs of learners and understand the positive impact this can have for both staff and learners.
* You will possess an IT (or related) degree and/or equivalent experience and knowledge as well as a leadership and management qualification at level 3 (or above).
* You will also have literacy and numeracy at level 2 (or equivalent) and ensure you have an up to date knowledge of current initiatives/issues/developments through ongoing Continuous Professional Development activities.
Department Info
You will report directly to the Executive Director of Corporate Services and Strategic Planning. You will be responsible for staff within the IT & Digital teams and work closely with the Directors of Campus and Curriculum Managers and will support staff to ensure the best possible use of IT and Digital Technologies across the organisation.
Benefits
* Access to local government pensions scheme
* Up to 44 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
* Access to their gyms, restaurants and salons
* Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
* Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
* Parking available at all of their sites
* Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
* New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiative
* Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth by to £200 per referral made
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application
Location: Catcliffe, GB
Posted Date: 12/24/2024
Contact Information
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