We are proud to be One Team at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about keeping people safe, delighting our customers, doing the right thing and putting customers at the heart of our sustainable railway for the East Midlands. With over 30 million passengers served every year and a dedicated team of colleagues, we’re transforming how we work through technology, data and innovation.
We are now seeking a Head of IT & Systems to lead the IT function and play a key role in shaping EMR’s digital and technology strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT leader to drive transformation, develop system resilience, enhance performance and enable our business to thrive in a digital world.
The Role
As Head of IT & Systems, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational delivery and performance of EMR’s entire IT and systems estate. You will lead a talented team and work closely with senior leaders across the business to ensure technology, data and systems enable operational success and business growth.
Key accountabilities include:
1. Leadership of IT operations, infrastructure, cloud services, networks and systems support
2. Development and execution of the IT strategy aligned to EMR’s business priorities
3. Oversight of cyber security, information security, risk, GDPR and resilience frameworks
4. Management of VFM supplier partnerships and technology budgets
5. Delivery of technology change and improvement programmes
6. Provision of trusted data, reporting and insight to support business decision-making
7. Business partnering to raise IT performance and responsiveness
Key Responsibilities
8. Provide visible and effective leadership to the IT & Systems function, inspiring high performance and collaboration
9. Champion digital transformation and adopt best-practice approaches to technology deployment
10. Ensure the reliability, performance and security of all IT systems and infrastructure
11. Define and implement cyber security and data protection strategies
12. Lead the delivery of IT change projects, ensuring robust governance and delivery on time and on budget
13. Promote business partnering and ensure stakeholder needs are fully understood, prioritised and met
14. Manage, motivate and develop colleagues to build capability and resilience across the function
About You
15. Degree educated, BSc/BA in computer science, management or equivalent experience
16. Significant senior IT leadership experience in a complex operational environment
17. Broad technical knowledge across systems, infrastructure, cloud, data, security and support functions
18. Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels
19. Experience of managing large technical budgets and supplier relationships
20. Proven experience leading digital transformation and delivering technology change
21. Excellent communication skills with the ability to make complex technology issues accessible to non-technical audiences
What We Offer
22. Excellent defined benefit pension scheme
23. Competitive annual leave allowance with progression after tenure
24. Flexible working arrangements
25. Free first-class travel on EMR services
26. Free and discounted travel for you, family and dependants
27. Access to employee benefits and discount schemes
28. Opportunities for training and development
How to Apply
Complete the online application and upload your CV. Please remove personal details (including your name) as we operate a blind screening process. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities for all.