Head of IT
Hertford (Office based)
Company: Confidential
MAIN PURPOSE
To manage the IT needs of the business across all international group companies, ensuring high availability of service, security and compliance are maintained whilst controlling costs and driving forward IT based improvements.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB
1. Lead a small IT team, managing workloads, deadlines and communication.
2. Manage external IT support provider to ensure high service level for end users across all international group companies.
3. Liaise with IT support providers in each country to manage internal infrastructure and network.
4. Review and negotiate IT support providers in each country contracts to ensure the business is getting the best value for money.
5. Lead and oversee IT projects, including internal and external integrations and new system implementations.
6. Implement, maintain, and enforce cyber security policies in conjunction with IT Security company.
7. Lead improvements to documentation for in-house developments to ensure continuity.
8. Ensure adequate Disaster Recovery procedures are in place and maintained.
9. Construct the annual IT budget for the group in line with the business’ requirements and control costs against the budget.
10. Create and maintain the IT asset register.
11. Any other reasonable tasks, as req...