Head of IT Operations
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
We are looking to report a Head of IT Operations on a permanent basis.
Reporting to the Director of IT for Leisure Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the organisation's IT infrastructure, systems and technology operations.
On a daily basis, you will be responsible for overseeing the Technology Support Team. This will include resolving technical issues, investigating root causes, future-proofing systems, and conducting technology research.
In addition, you will play a key role in the overseeing the management, maintenance, and optimisation of the company's IT infrastructure, including servers, various cloud platforms, corporate and public networks.
The ideal candidate will be able to work out of our Camberley Office around 3 days a week.
At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory., Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role. Experience leading teams, knowledge of infrastructure and a strategic mindset are highly desired.
- Experience as a Head of IT Operations (or equivalent)
- A proven track record of leading / managing teams,
- Experience dealing with an organisation's infrastructure.
- An understanding of the Leisure industry
Benefits & conditions
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package - 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
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