Head of IT & Systems

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 59,443 - 62,974; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

40 days leave (inclusive of statutory leave)

Job summary

A leading housing association in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of IT & Systems to lead its digital strategy and enhance its technology landscape. You will oversee critical IT projects, ensure cyber security compliance, and drive digital transformation within the organization. The ideal candidate will have significant IT leadership experience and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the community. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in IT leadership and systems administration.
• Strong understanding of cyber security and data management best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and licenses.
• Experience in social housing is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the ICT & Digital Strategy.
• Oversee a major Finance System replacement project.
• Manage cyber security, risk, GDPR compliance, and business continuity planning.
• Maximise use of key business systems and Microsoft 365.
• Lead and develop the IT team.

Skills

IT leadership

Digital transformation

Project delivery

Communication skills

Cyber security

Data management

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint development

Job description

(Hours of Work: 35 hours per week)
Salary £59,443 - £62,974 (from 1st April 2026)
40 days leave (inclusive of statutory leave)
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Job Type

Full Time

Southside Housing Association is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Head of IT & Systems to lead our digital strategy, infrastructure, cyber security, and business systems. You’ll play a key role in modernising our technology landscape and ensuring staff have the tools and support needed to deliver excellent services to our communities. If you like to work in a fast moving environment with a varied workload and have excellent organisational and communication skills this could be for you.

You will:

• Lead and deliver our ICT & Digital Strategy, ensuring systems are modern, secure and efficient.
• Oversee a major Finance System replacement project, including process mapping, procurement, implementation and governance.
• Manage cyber security, risk, GDPR compliance and business continuity planning across the organisation.
• Maximise use of key business systems and Microsoft 365, including SharePoint development and training roll‑outs.
• Lead and develop the IT team, manage suppliers and ensure strong service delivery standards.

What You’ll Bring:

• Significant experience in IT leadership, systems administration, digital transformation and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure security, cyber security and data management best practice.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and licenses.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Experience within social housing is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?
You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of Southside’s digital capability, lead major change, and make a meaningful impact for our staff, tenants and wider community.

Notes

To apply:
Download the recruitment pack by going to our website (linked above) and clicking on vacancies. If you need assistance with downloading the pack, please send an email to [e-mail] and a member of staff will get back to at the earliest opportunity.

Send the following to [e-mail] :

• Your up to date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 500 words
• Completed Equalities monitoring form

Please note that your supporting statement must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements noted within the job description and person specification outlined in the Recruitment Pack.

The Association is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date for Applications : 12 noon on Wednesday 18th February 2026

Interviews will be held on: Friday 27th February or 2nd March 2026

Contact name:

Email address: [e-mail]