Head of Systems (IT Services)
Reporting to the Director of Finance, Resources and Transformation, you will lead a highly skilled IT function, ensuring the Fund’s systems, infrastructure and digital solutions are secure, efficient, and future‑ready. You will be responsible for delivering high‑performing, customer‑focused IT services to colleagues, employers and members, while shaping our digital roadmap for the years ahead.
Responsibilities
* Driving the Fund’s IT and digital strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities.
* Leading on cybersecurity, IT business continuity, disaster recovery and cyber assurance.
* Overseeing IT infrastructure, business systems and applications – including the Fund’s Pension Administration System.
* Defining and delivering the strategy for automation, AI and emerging technologies.
* Managing supplier relationships, contracts and strategic IT partnerships.
* Leading, developing and motivating a high‑performing systems team to deliver excellent customer service.
Qualifications
* Strong experience in IT leadership, ideally within a complex organisation.
* A proven ability to develop and implement IT strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
* Excellent knowledge of cybersecurity, information governance and ITIL service delivery.
* The ability to inspire, develop and manage high‑performing teams.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the credibility to influence at senior levels.
Benefits
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
* A competitive salary (£73,604 – £78,051) and excellent Local Government Pension Scheme benefits.
* Opportunities for professional growth and continuous development.
* The chance to make a real difference to one of the UK’s largest pension funds.
For more information, please email WMPFRecruitment@wolverhampton.gov.uk or apply at www.wmjobs.co.uk.
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