Group Head of IT
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Application, IT Strategy/Roadmap, IT Leadership, Project Management, Retail IT
Working for a large Retail/Consumer business based in the heart of Eastbourne
About Our Client
Large retail/consumer business based near Eastbourne. Candidate can work remotely but should be able to commute to head office when needed.
Job Description
Group Head of IT
* Ensuring that the IT department's aims and objectives are wholly aligned to, and its actions fully integrated with, the strategic aims of the Company
* Liaising with, and supporting the Group Board, Trading Board and Senior Management teams in the implementation of the business strategy in respect of all IT and Business Equipment needs, whilst ensuring the legal and security obligations of the business are fulfilled
* Continuously reviewing the capacity and capability of the collective IT team and each individual within it, enabling their contribution in the drive for operational excellence.
* Ensuring that all users derive maximum benefit from the implementation of IT and Telephony systems, through effective communication and the provision of up to date process documentation and timely training
* Ensuring via forward thinking, and using short, medium & long term Technology & Communication planning that the business is aligned with market forces and moving IT trends
* Ensuring that the integrity and security of all data is managed and that the Company's Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity systems are maintained to agreed SLA's
* Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances, and initiating corrective action
The Successful Applicant
Group Head of IT
- Having managed an IT Operations for 5+ years
- Infrastructure
- Networks
- Cyber Security
- Applications
- Retail applications
- Kerridge - desirable
- IT Budgets
- Projects
What's on Offer
Group Head of IT
£65,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Candidate must come from a retail background.