Head of IT -Hybrid - Up to £115k plus bonus My client is Sussex is looking for a Head of IT to Maintain and develop the clients capability across both Applications and Infrastructure enabling the company to scale-up as it continues its global growth, both organically and via acquisition.
To optimise ways of working and business' processes through the use of technology including automation, AI, EDI, new SaaS applications and improvements to current on-premise applications enabling growth in existing and new revenue streams .
Ensure the company has a robust, well documented, and secure IT infrastructure.
Taking a 'hands on' approach in a fast-paced environment, while being able to think more strategically to deliver on a future IT roadmap and strategy.
IT Management Management and development of the IT team, both internal and outsourced ensuring the team are appropriately equipped in respect of skills, capability, knowledge and experience to deliver the existing and expected future IT Service levels that are needed for the business.
Effective management of the IT Op Ex & Cap Ex Budget for the business.
Management of commercial relationships with key IT suppliers across Infrastructure and applications, ensuring their performance meets requirements and agreed SLAs.
Ensure that IT risk is effectively managed and reported as well as overall performance and service provision of the IT environment.
IT Infrastructure and Security Management Manage the implementation, development, monitoring, operation, maintenance, security, upgrade and support of organisational IT systems, infrastructure, and services across all locations.
Ensure IT policies and procedures are routinely updated to enable a secure and robust IT infrastructure is in place.
Ensure there are robust cyber security systems, procedures and processes in place and that proper governance is maintained and complies to IT audit requirements.
Ensure business continuity through the development, maintenance and testing of disaster recovery plans for all critical technology and digital services.
ERP EXPEERIENCE ESSENTIAL Work across various applications, and be aware of all the latest applications across ERP, PLM, CRM, B2B Sales, Marketplace Integrators, and other SaaS platforms which assist in various areas, as well as the latest AI-powered applications which can drive business efficiency Maintain technical IT systems knowledge and ability to work 'hands-on to support the development of all systems and reporting.