Head of Technology

Staging It; Bicester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job description

We have partnered with an established business in North Oxfordshire, who are currently recruiting for a Head of Technology to help drive an exciting transformation of their IT landscape. This dual-role position will involve developing the IT strategy and leading continuous improvement in IT operations.

You will be joining our client during an important transition as they embark on a new era of IT, where you will not only be creating the vision for Technology but also taking employees and stakeholders on the journey to achieve the vision.

Please note, this role will be based onsite 5 days a week.

The Role

• Contributing to the new Technology Strategy and defining the roadmap for business and technology transformation.
• Delivery of the agreed Technology Roadmap on time and on budget, through a combination of internal and supplier resources.
• Accountability for the BAU and Transformation budgets, including accurate planning, forecasting, tracking and reporting.
• Internal and board level reporting on Technology.
• Ongoing management and maintenance of all existing IT systems, ensuring systems are safe, secure, updated and available.
• Provision of end user support and ensuring high levels of service delivery.
• Delivery of projects on time and on budget in line with the business requirements.

About You

• AS400/ iSeries Mainframes (preferable)
• RPG Programming (preferable)
• Microsoft 365 stack- including Power Platform, Azure, SharePoint
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and technologies
• Knowledge of data warehousing, architecture and networks
• Experience running a service delivery team and delivering high quality service management.
• Ability to demonstrate experience of strategic planning, implementation and management of IT projects.

On Offer

• Salary circa £90,000+
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Pension contributions
• Medical insurance
• Life assurance