Head of It - Salisbury, United Kingdom - Callen Lenz

Callen Lenz
Callen Lenz
Verified Company
Salisbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Head of IT

Vacancy Reference: 2023/CLA-208


Position:
Full-time


Location:
Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK


Salary Range:
£70k - £90k per annum depending on relevant experience

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible.

We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes.

Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services.

We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

  • Teamwork
  • Commitment
  • Initiative
  • Creativity
  • Agility
  • Integrity
  • Enjoyment
Why Work for Us


Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field.


Our benefits include:

  • 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
  • Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
  • Pension Scheme via Royal London
  • Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
  • Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Private Health Insurance via Vitality
  • Private Dental insurance via Bupa
  • Enhanced Maternity and paternity
  • 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
  • 1 paid volunteering day per year
  • Access to an independent financial advisor year round
  • Training & development opportunities

About the Role


The Head of IT will play a key role in shaping the future of IT, ensuring that the organisation is equipped with the technology required to deliver to our customers and maintain high levels of data security and business continuity for a fast-growing SME in the Defence sector.


Responsibilities:


  • Create the IT department's strategy.
  • Proactively propose, define, and manage plans to update and upgrade software and hardware across the organisation on a regular basis.
  • Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders within the organisation, ensuring that IT change initiatives are aligned with business strategy/requirements and are delivered in a timely and effective manner.
  • Manage and negotiate with various thirdparty vendors/suppliers.
  • Plan and facilitate internal/external audits (e.g CE and CE plus accreditation).
  • Manage and enhance Cyber Security policy & infrastructure.
  • Ensuring IT systems are supported and systems meet business requirements.

About You

Qualifications:

An IT-related degree would be advantageous but is not essential.

Skills and competencies

  • Extensive experience in the IT services sector.
  • Proven experience leading IT change management.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
  • Ability to develop and implement a technology strategy
  • Experience of leading projects including the handson rollout of various IT technology products and infrastructure
  • Exposure to MOD/Defence IT infrastructure an advantage
  • Leading business transformation
Personal Attributes

  • Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
  • Ability to hold Security Clearance 5 years residence in the UK
  • Clear communicator and ability to brief nontechnical members of the senior team
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