Director of Data Information Systems

Starfish Search
25 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 116K

Job location

Tech stack

Information Systems
Data Security
Information Technology

Job description

Our newly created Director of Data & Information Systems role is a central and strategically important position and will lead an experienced team that is expanding rapidly to meet the increased demand of new schemes. The role will be responsible for our core information systems infrastructure and operations, and will lead a systems transformation programme, developing our IT systems strategy and roadmap to support our business objectives. You will also ensure our systems add maximum value to our business operations., Starfish Search Limited is required to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality and diversity policy, which reflects current legislation and supports best practice. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity. We use this information to review our compliance with all equal opportunities policies in relation to recruitment. We treat all personal information in line with current data protection legislation and our own data protection policy. For more information on how we use the data you have provided, please see our privacy policy for job applicants which you can find on our website at www.starfishsearch.com In order for us to process this information, and to comply with data protection legislation, we require your consent. You are not required to give your consent; you acknowledge that any consent given is freely given. Your job application is not dependent on your giving consent to our processing of this data. Including your signature below signifies your consent to our processing of this information. Once you have given consent, you may withdraw it at any time by contacting info@starfishsearch.com

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Requirements

We are looking for a talented leader with appropriate professional experience who can provide inspiring leadership to the team, build effective partnerships with stakeholders and truly enable Salix to become digital at our core. This is a compelling opportunity for a trusted and capable leader already operating at a senior level who has a significant data and IT systems background. You will bring excellent knowledge of technical and digital infrastructure, along with data security and governance expertise. You will also have proven experience of leading projects through to completion and be a highly effective communicator with sharp financial and contract management acumen.

If you believe you have the personal qualities, skills and experience we are looking for, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

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About the company

Salix is a non-departmental public body, owned wholly by Government. We administer funds on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (formerly the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy), the Welsh and Scottish Governments and the Scottish Funding Council. Since our formation in 2004 up to 31 March 2022, our business has helped public sector organisations commit to more than 21,500 projects by administering £2.7 billion of funding, with projects saving 1.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. There are many success stories stemming from our work across Scotland, Wales and England, including a diverse range of sectors, from universities to the NHS, and from emergency services to schools.

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