Director of IT

Director of IT

Opportunity for a Director of IT to join our clients leading non-profit organisation based in Birmingham.

Salary up to £62,000 + additional benefits, including 28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.

Apply online or contact Declan Jones via /

WHO WE ARE:

We support young people across the West Midlands who are suffering with homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless.

OUR BENEFITS

• Technology Scheme Vouchers
• 28 days annual leave (+8 statutory bank holidays)
• Childcare
• Cycle to work and life assurance schemes.
• Intensive PIE - Psychologically Informed Environment training
• Shopping, leisure, and day out discounts

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Oversee the management of the IT department and the Performance Hub team.
• Develop and execute strategies for IT and Cybersecurity.
• Manage data collection systems, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure alignment with organisational objectives and achievement of key performance indicators.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance services.
• Provide necessary IT and data support for operational functions.
• Identify and mitigate risks within your area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with other Directors to support Youth Services Managers and meet organisational objectives.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for Board, Committees, SLT, and YSMs.
• Work closely with the Finance Director to develop and monitor departmental budgets.
• Contribute to business planning and goal setting efforts.
• Optimise resource allocation within a Psychologically Informed Environment.
• Supervise a team of performance analysts.
• Develop and implement policies and strategies for organisational performance management.
• Implement monitoring systems for performance indicators.
• Analyse data to identify opportunities for improvement and propose actionable insights.
• Advise senior management on performance-related issues.
• Provide data-driven support to enhance performance across the organisation.
• Cultivate a culture of performance management at all levels.
• Deliver training sessions to managers and staff on performance improvement practices.
• Effectively communicate performance-related matters to all staff.
• Represent the organization in various meetings and events.
• Manage departmental budgets and expenses in line with approved allocations.
• Prepare and present reports to Board and Sub-Committees.
• Stay informed about developments in relevant areas.
• Coordinate the dissemination of performance indicator information to partners and funders.
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining external quality certifications.
• Provide data for the organisation's EDI Strategy objectives.
• Foster collaborative relationships with Finance and other key departments.
• Enhance performance reporting processes to reflect organisational evolution and technological advancements.
• Utilise external data and trends to inform decision-making processes.

DIRECTOR OF IT - ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proficient in IT management and data analysis.
• Advanced skills in MS Power BI.
• Experience in developing reporting structures and conducting data analysis.
• Strong understanding of value creation and cybersecurity principles.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Experience managing budgets and operations in resource-constrained environments.
• Track record of providing strategic guidance at a leadership level.
• Experience in staff management and performance supervision.
• Proven success in optimising resources and promoting best practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex data through reports and presentations.
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders.

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly . For further information please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key Skills: Power BI, Planning, Budgeting, Team leadership, Data Capture and Analysis , Value creation, Cyber Security