Head of IT Systems Full Time

Goodman Masson

Head of IT Systems
Recruitment Agency Ref: 141301
We are working with a global educational partnership to recruit for an interim Head of IT Systems on an initial 6 month contract. The post holder will be involved in the management and operations of several IT systems, the maintenance and continuous development of systems, and managing complex & senior stakeholder relationships across their various partners.

Rate: Negotiable DOE (inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months
Location: Remote working (occasional travel to London/Cambridge)

Responsibilities include:

• Managing day to day technology operations (including but not limited to infrastructure, identity access management, cyber security)
• Working collaboratively with partners and other stakeholders to develop IT systems strategy
• Leading the delivery of IT system projects
• Managing operations of IT systems and ensuring SLAs and security requirements are continuously exceeded
• The ongoing development, testing, and transition of systems into a sustainable agile and continuous improvement pattern
• Governing technology through the implementation of a regulatory framework

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience of developing technology strategies
• Demonstrable experience leading technology change programmes or projects
• Strong experience of successfully leading day to day IT service operations and support, preferably in a high volume, cloud-based environment
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Experience in educational or regulatory focused organisations

To apply or for more information, please get in touch with Kirsty Mah on or email

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