Your new company
Our client, a well-established not-for-profit organisation based in Sunderland, is seeking a Head of IT Solutions to join their dynamic IT Leadership Team.
Your new role
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with a 12:30pm finish every Friday)
* Develop and deliver a multi-year IT Solutions Strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
* Lead the transformation of the technology landscape using modern software engineering practices (API-first, service-oriented architecture, DevOps).
* Oversee the implementation and support of business-critical systems, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
* Champion agile, lean, and user-centred methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
* Provide leadership to cross-functional teams including Solutions Development, Systems Management, and Database Administration.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to maximise the value of IT investments.
* Ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance across all systems change initiatives.
* Manage the transition of systems from project to live service, ensuring smooth implementation and support.
* Maintain cybersecurity standards through regular patching and system maintenance.
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the Solutions function.
What you'll need to succeed
* Proven experience delivering complex software and integration programmes.
* Strong leadership experience in software development, systems integration, or enterprise applications.
* Deep technical expertise in modern application architecture and cloud-native design.
* A track record of leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and supplier management skills.
* Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
* Experience with agile, DevOps, and secure-by-design methodologies.
* A collaborative, pragmatic, and people-focused approach.
What you'll get in return
* 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
* Early finish on Fridays
* Flexible and hybrid working.
* Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
* Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
* Competitive pension scheme
What you need to do now
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