Head of Systems

Head of IT
£65,177 pa plus excellent benefits
Aldgate, London
Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)

As Head of IT, you will be experienced in taking the lead on programmes and projects across a full range of IT responsibilities and proactively providing oversight and support across IT and AV services. Success and ability to lead significant technology transformation projects across an organisation is something that you can demonstrate. 

For this business critical role you will have comprehensive knowledge of information systems, networks, IT/cybersecurity, operating systems, database (incl. SQL), software as a service (SAAS) provision and telecommunications technology and systems. You will also have experience and knowledge of managing Windows based systems, Microsoft365 and supporting users with these and associated applications. Experience and knowledge is required of managing cloud hosted (Azure) systems and supporting business applications and solutions as well as management of customer focused AV and IT technical services. 

You will need experience of implementing business solutions and applications. This means having experience in leadership and management of strategic plans for technology and IT programmes. 

For this role you will have experience of managing, leading and developing staff, both individually and as a team. A positive and customer focused approach is needed to support users across the College. 

You will have skills in planning, an ability to think and act strategically, have project and time management skills, with an ability to set and work to fixed deadlines, be self-motivated and resilient and calm under pressure.

The College is a professional membership organisation dedicated to the advancement of the science and practice of pathology. There are currently approximately 12,000 members, all of whom are pathologists based in hospitals, universities and laboratories in the UK and overseas. The College’s main tasks are to set and maintain training standards for doctors and scientists, to advice on the appointment of consultant pathologists, to ensure the membership is kept up to date with current practice through the continuing professional development scheme, and to promote the latest developments in pathology by holding scientific meetings.

The College’s mission is to promote excellence in the practice of pathology and to be responsible for maintaining standards through training, assessments, examinations and professional development.

We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days annual leave (pro rata) rising with length of service, an employee discount scheme, and season tickets, as well as a cycle to work scheme.  The College values diversity, welcoming applications from all members of society. We offer a mix of remote (home) and office working, with hybrid working arrangements in place.

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 22 January 2024.