Head Of Salesforce Platform

Location: Rhodes House in central Oxford, 2-3 days per week onsite Reports to: IT Director  We have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Salesforce Platform to join the Rhodes Trust. This role will own the development and delivery of clear and compelling Salesforce and data strategies across the Rhodes Trust and partner organisations. The role The Rhodes Trust made a strategic investment in Salesforce through a digital transformation programme to support scholarship application and selection processes, scholar support, volunteering, events and fundraising. Between the Rhodes Trust and partner organisations, Schmidt Science Fellows and Atlantic Institute the IT Department is responsible for the maintenance of three Salesforce orgs.  The role will be responsible for: Partner with Product Owners and other stakeholders across the organisation to define and communicate the coherent Salesforce strategy for the Trust. Support the development of business cases / justifications in line with the defined strategy. Set, agree and communicate project priorities and roadmaps with Senior stakeholders, product owners and the technical team.  Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to create and maintain roadmaps for future development of processes and systems, ensuring that roadmaps are developed and delivered for each of the three partner orgs. Please view the job description for more responsibilities Essential skills, experience and qualifications: Significant experience setting, owning and leading the strategic development of a Salesforce org   Extensive experience as a Senior Salesforce Admin and/or Developer. A proven influencer and communicator with excellent stakeholder, business relationship management and negotiation skills. Experienced in business analysis and strategic planning, including requirements definition and business case production. Experience managing a team delivering a portfolio of projects and initiatives; ranging from support and maintenance projects, through to the development of complex new or changed functionality. Expert planning and organisational skills. Experience managing and developing a team of Salesforce technical staff. Ability to co-ordinate colleagues and contracted parties through expert leadership, motivation, teamwork, supervision and accountability. Experience managing process improvements as a leader / team manager. Strong Supplier management and financial skills. Knowledge of core data protection / GDPR principles within a Salesforce / CRM context. Benefits of working here 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Competitive pension scheme Generous family leave schemes Private health insurance Employee Assistance Programme Personal development opportunities Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford. Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Car Scheme If you would like to find out more, please click ‘Apply’ to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on 28 February 2024 at 17:00 GMT.  The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.