Job Title: Group Head of IT & Technology

As Group Head of IT & Technology for YMCA Robin Hood Group, you will have oversight and control for our entire IT and Technology function.

We are a not-for-profit organisation providing a wide range of services to communities across Nottinghamshire and East Riding through the provision of supported housing, residential children’s homes, child care and nurseries as well as health and well-being spaces, hospitality venues and a climbing wall!

This is a newly created role of Group Head of IT & Technology, where you will be very hands-on, delivering projects of your own, in addition to leading and managing the existing team.

This is a multi-site organisation, the ability to work from either Nottingham or Newark is a must. Working from home is possible but candidates should assume a minimum of 4 days per week on site either in our Nottingham city centre or Newark based offices. There may also be the requirement for you to travel to our other locations in Mansfield, Worksop, Goole and Selby but on an infrequent basis. Face to face support to our individual services is really important so we really value getting out and about to not only understand each service but build those relationships too.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and management of the Technology team.
Be the internal consultant and subject matter expert on all technology matters, ensuring that the organisation takes advantage of industry best practice and emerging trends.
Motivate and inspire direct reports, colleagues and fellow managers in the face of an ever-changing business environment.
Communicate complex technologies and processes in a clear and coherent way.
Own and manage the organisation’s technology roadmap and implementation plans.

Operations

Own the IT infrastructure.
Create and manage all Technology related policies and procedures.
Forecast, plan, schedule and monitor resources (including budgets) across all areas of responsibility to effectively manage and fulfil business needs and continuity of service.
Have practical knowledge and experience of current and emerging trends e.g., agile project management practices, cloud platforms, automation, and leading digital technology services.
Manage the relationships and performance of technology suppliers and outsourced partners including negotiating licensing contracts and/or professional services with suppliers of all technology related services.

Security & Compliance

Ensure that the organisation is appropriately and proactively protected from an IT security/cyber security perspective both in relation to internal users and external threats.
Develop and maintain the Major Incident, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity plan for IT and implement measures designed to safeguard the organisation and its customers in the event of major incidents or disasters.
Own and/or support technology related compliance e.g., PCI and/or other regulatory requirements for all business units.

Qualifications and Experience

As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, we are looking for a demonstrable level of experience in leading transformation and change initiatives, ideally with a specialist background in IS, Data, and Digital Leadership. In your previous roles, you will have gained experience in managing IT budgets and portfolios as well as team leadership, driving modernisation and innovation.

Whether you have worked in the charity or not-for-profit sector before, it would be advantageous if you have experience of working in a complex matrix organisation, delivering outcome-based projects and programmes.

You will bring excellent interpersonal skills, be able to influence, build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in a collaborative and consultative way.

Working Conditions

Working between our 2 key locations in Nottingham (within the Malt Cross pub!) or Newark (within our Activity & Community Village), our hybrid working policy allows for 1 day working from home once you are fully trained. We do ask for some flexibility to meet the demands of the organisation - you will manage your diary and we trust you to be where you need to be to be most effective.

We operate in 5 locations across the East Midlands: Nottingham, Newark, Mansfield, Worksop, and Goole. You must have your own car and be able to drive to these locations in the course of your role if required.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (paid for by YMCA) and registration with the DBS Update Service. We reserve the right to withdraw this role before the closing date should we be able to appoint to the role.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits from day 1 of your employment with us:

Equivalent of 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years!
Workplace pension with Royal London (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)
4 x Life Insurance/Death in Service whilst in the pension scheme
Reduced school holiday childcare places at YMCA Camp Williams Nottingham & Newark
10% off in our hospitality venues including the Malt Cross and the Café at our Activity Village in Newark.
Pastoral support
Cycle to Work Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development and progression
Support for further study up to post-graduate level 7 courses to support your development
£500 refer a friend scheme applicable across the Group
Regular ongoing in-house training
Eligible to join the Blue Light Discount scheme
Staff events and annual celebrations
On passing your probation, you can select from one of the following additional benefits: Private medical and dental cashback scheme with Westfield Health and access to Westfield Rewards for high street discounts
£120 cash annual contribution towards either: Travel costs or; Childcare costs or; Private gym membership

Hours: 37.5

Closing Date: 25-08-2024

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