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Head of Information Technology
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Head of Data & Systems
Our client, a world-leading Performing Arts organisation, are looking for a Head of Data & Systems. The successful candidate will be supporting four sites across London and will be responsible for around 550 colleagues across the organisation.
The Head of Data and Systems is responsible for ensuring that all parts of the organisation’s infrastructure runs smoothly and securely, using it to improve processes and efficiency. This post reports to the Director of Finance, Data and Systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead a review of departmental delivery and propose a roadmap for improvement. Sharing KPI frameworks and measures as required.
- Lead strategic planning for IT systems, building strong relationships with stakeholders to anticipate and understand future needs to meet the organisation strategic objectives.
- Ensure that the organisation has the IT infrastructure needed to support the business and maintain a roadmap of improvements and maintenance.
- Ensure the smooth running of service delivery and positive user experience.
- Manage the IT budget and ensure that value for money is achieved.
- Provide clear, effective and visible leadership to the IT team, ensuring that all team members are stimulated, motivated and guided to contribute fully to the success of the organisation.
- Develop talent within teams, reviewing and measuring performance, building confidence and growing skills.
- Implement robust security measures to protect the organisation from cyber threat and ensure the team stay up to date with industry best practice.
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Essential Skills
- Relevant IT qualification or equivalent experience in IT governance.
- Ability to be ‘on call’ for emergencies and business continuity recovery.
- Experience of managing risk and Cyber security.
- Experienced IT leader, with a customer focused approach.
- Experience of public, private and hybrid cloud environments.
- Results-driven with a proven track record of high achievement through data and systems teams.
- Demonstrable experience in project management, driving organisation-wide initiatives, through collaboration.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate business needs to data and systems solutions.
- Ability to lead and monitor several projects concurrently.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to articulate messages to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience of procurement to achieve best value for the organisation.
- Ability to respond to changing circumstances.
- Well-developed change management skills with the ability to understand the strategic “big picture” and set a clear direction.
- Ability to translate ideas into effective action speedily and within a finite budget.
- Ability to work collaboratively and bring teams together into a cohesive and effective unit.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Convincing presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate with a variety of stakeholders.
- Experience within the Performing Arts or Not-for-Profit sector will be highly advantageous.
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Advert closing date: 21st June 2026, 23.59
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