Director of Enterprise Applications

Kanz; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international organization in Cardiff is seeking a Director of Enterprise Applications to drive the strategic direction of its application portfolio. The ideal candidate will ensure application performance and security while mentoring a diverse global IT team. Strong leadership and understanding of digital technologies are essential. This position offers the opportunity to influence business growth and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and execution of the enterprise applications portfolio.
• Optimize performance and security of applications to enhance business processes.
• Identify opportunities to leverage applications for improved business outcomes.
• Mentor a diverse global team of IT professionals.

Job description

Overview

The British Council supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide through art, education and internationally recognised English qualifications.

We work with people in over 200 countries and territories, and we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.

We are currently looking for a Director of Enterprise Applications to join our Digital & Technology department.

Responsibilities

• As Director of Enterprise Applications, you will play a pivotal leadership role, designed to spearhead the strategic direction and execution of our enterprise applications portfolio across the global organisation. The purpose of your role will be threefold: to innovate, to integrate, and to optimise application usage to drive operational efficiency and business growth.
• You will strategise the development and deployment of enterprise applications, ensuring they align with our global business objectives and technological advancements. You will be responsible for optimising the performance and security of these applications, thereby enhancing business processes and safeguarding critical data.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to leverage applications to improve business outcomes and user experiences. Your deep understanding of digital technologies will be harnessed to innovate scalable solutions that address evolving business needs and market trends.
• As a leader, you will mentor a diverse global team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence. Given the global nature of the role, you will navigate the complexities of different regions and cultures, ensuring consistent application standards and practices across all markets.

How to apply

For more information and to apply (please only apply directly on our website): https://careers.britishcouncil.org/job-invite/41568/