Head of It - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Enoda Ltd

Enoda Ltd

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a Head of IT to join our rapidly expanding team in Edinburgh.

You will have responsibility for leading and overseeing the organisation's IT department, ensuring the development and implementation of effective IT strategies aligned with business objectives.

You will focus on leveraging technology to support and enhance Enoda's operations, enabling growth, innovation, and a secure digital environment.

Who we are
Energy is the primary input to everything. Our continued prosperity is dependent on reliable, affordable, clean electricity.

Enoda is an innovator in energy platforms, developing advanced technologies for grid operators and developers that remove constraints to decarbonisation.

Integrated hardware and software solutions slot into existing infrastructure, enabling the grid to become self-balancing and the primary provider of system stability.

We are a mission-driven organisation committed to enabling humanity to prosper on 100% renewable energy.

We are averse to introducing bureaucracy and are building a working culture that enables us to achieve our purpose and change the world.

As a Head of IT at Enoda, you'll spend your time

Developing and implementing the overall IT strategy aligned with the business objectives of the organisation
Overseeing the IT department and managing a team of IT professionals, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations
Ensuring the design, maintenance, and security of the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and hardware
Taking charge of cybersecurity measures to protect the organization's data and systems from potential threats and breaches
Creating and managing the IT budget, making costeffective decisions, and optimising IT spending
Engaging with external IT vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts and ensure the delivery of quality services and products
Establishing IT policies and procedures that comply with industry regulations and legal requirements
Overseeing IT support services to address and resolve issues faced by employees in their daily operations
Developing and implementing plans to ensure IT systems can recover effectively in case of a disaster or major outage

The key experience we're looking for

Demonstrated ability to create and execute IT strategies that align with the organisation's business objectives
Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate IT teams effectively
Expertise in implementing robust security measures to protect the organisation from cyber threats and data breaches, including industry standards (ISO 27001 & Cyber Essentials) and principles of Zero Trust Architecture
Proficiency in overseeing and delivering IT projects on time and within budget, including making costeffective decisions
Experience in managing relationships with IT vendors and negotiating contracts
Ability to lead the IT department through organisational changes and technological advancements
Strong communication skills to interact with key stakeholders, including Clevel executives and nontechnical staff

Additional skills & experience relevant to the role

Experience working in the Azure & Office 365focused environment
Knowledge of different operating systems (Microsoft, MacOS and Linux)
Problemsolving mindset

What we offer

Salary: £75,000 £95,000 dependent on skills & experience
A flexible pension policy tailored to your requirements
A balanced workday that allows you time to enjoy some outside thinking space

Enoda is cultivating a culture where we embrace our vision of sustainable prosperity for everyone. Built on the principles of win-win outcomes and extreme ownership, we strive to act with integrity and be accountable.

Teams are encouraged to be relentless in the pursuit of scientific truth; we strive on the challenge of solving the most complex problems together.

Equal opportunity statement

We are a values-led business and alignment with, and defending our values is critical to successful long-term relationships with colleagues, commercial partners and customers.