Job Description
GC144: IT Project ManagerLocation: FairfordSalary: £55,000 paOverview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an IT Project Manager on behalf of our client. We strongly encourage applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be considered. The successful candidate will help shape and deliver our client’s vision and strategy through robust financial and technical planning.
* Strategic Contribution: Shape and deliver the Company’s vision and strategy through robust financial and technological planning.
* Capability: Build and maintain first-class Finance and IT capabilities that support our client and their associated entities.
* Financial Leadership: Direct and manage the Company’s finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and stewardship of assets.
* Reporting & Insight: Develop and sustain accurate and timely financial, operational and KPI reporting, supporting decision-making across the business.
* IT Systems & Software: Oversee the selection, implementation, and lifecycle management of core business systems and software, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose, secure, and deliver value.
* Cybersecurity & Data Integrity: Protect the organisation’s digital assets and data through appropriate governance, controls, and compliance measures.
* Operational Environment: Create a business and IT environment that protects and optimises the Company’s assets — financial, physical, and digital.
* People & Culture: Support the development of a corporate culture and value set that empowers and protects employees and volunteers.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Foster effective communication and collaboration with internal and external customers, suppliers, and partners.
* Team Development: Recruit, support, develop, and manage the performance of a high-performing Finance & IT team.
* Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate, confirm, and review Finance and IT tasks, processes, and deliverables to drive efficiency and innovation.
Responsibilities:
* Leading on the design and implementation of the Company IT and Comms planning, including for Business Continuity.
* Project Managing all Company and event IT projects including feasibility assessments, system updates, upgrades, risk management, laydown plans and contingency plans.
* Project manage the IT infrastructure installation of their events.
* Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organisation.
* Overseeing the training for new and existing staff and, if required, volunteers on systems and software.
* Ensuring software licensing laws are followed and in place.
* Lead on GDPR Policy and Practices for the Group.
* Cybersecurity: Conducting regular system audits and checks on network and data security, ensuring backup procedures are adequate, organising regular penetration testing and following up on recommended actions.
* Identifying, proposing, and delivering on opportunities to improve and update software and systems.
* Designing and delivering, in conjunction with the HR Manager, training programs and workshops for staff and volunteers.
* Lead on appropriate usage of AI within the business.
* Manage the external stakeholder relationship with all IT providers including Allow Me.
* Management of IP Telephony.
* Lead a team including volunteers, employees and suppliers and consultants to plan and deliver the event infrastructure.
* Responsible for the Infrastructure Continual Improvement Process within IT&C.
Competencies: Education:
* A Level or equivalent standard of education (desirable).
Knowledge:
* Experience working in IT operations.
* Experience in Cisco configuration (or alternative).
* Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize.
* Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
* Experience leading and managing event/greenfield site IT projects.
* Stakeholder management.
* IT infrastructure and operations best practices including security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems.
Skills:
* Leadership and Management (essential)
* Verbal communication (essential)
* Organisation and time management (essential)
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines (essential)
* Numerate and literate with attention to detail (essential)
* Relationship management (essential)
* Negotiation skills (essential)
Qualities:
* Trust
* Safety
* Innovation
* Excellence
* Team Spirit
GC144: IT Project ManagerLocation: FairfordSalary: £55,000 pa