Assistant Director of Information and - Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom - Havebury Housing Partnership

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We own and manage c.7,500 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities.

We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer-centric organisation, investing in our existing homes - including our zero-carbon journey - as well as building new homes.


We offer options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits.

We are seeking an
Assistant Director of Information and Communications Technology to join our team.

This role is responsible for ensuring that our ICT meets our corporate objectives at a strategic level and that we are compliant with information governance and data protection.

The role is a key member of the Leadership Team and is expected to contribute to corporate decision making.

This is a great opportunity to lead our amazing ICT team and promote a culture of technological innovation and curiosity.


Requirements:


_ Outline of Key Responsibilities..._

  • Providing strategic thought
- leadership, expertise and guidance in all areas of technology and data

  • Build strong relationships and ensure the ICT function is well integrated across the organisation
  • Create, lead and implement a technology strategy and relevant roadmaps to support the company objectives and organisational needs
  • Provide support to the ICT team in the daytoday operations and ensuring that the performance of the ICT function exceeds the Service Level Agreement agreed with Leadership Team
  • Identify, communicate and manage ICT risks appropriately
  • Ensure an effective cyber security strategy and roadmap is in place with regular audits, assessments and testing

_We are looking for someone who has..._

  • Experience of data governance and management
  • Experience in leading an ICT function at a strategic level including cybersecurity, service, architecture, infrastructure and strategy
  • Detailed knowledge of ICT management and a wide variety of technologies, including research capabilities to identify and appraise new technologies and how they could be used
  • Strong understanding of data protection and security regulations
  • Strong advocacy of technology to improve customer experience and drive efficiency
  • Confident understanding of ICT risks including cybersecurity
  • Strategic thinking and problemsolving abilities

Benefits

_ In return, we are offering..._
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An annual salary of £81,081 plus a car allowance of £5,000 per annum:

  • We are committed to providing a healthy work-life balance for employees and their families, as such we operate full hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds
  • Flexible working around a 37 hour week
  • Annual Leave 28 days per year, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year
  • Pension between 7% 12% dependant on individual contribution
  • Life assurance a payment of X3 your salary.
  • Annual Flu Jab provided each winter to all employees.
  • Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme plus we currently have free electric charging points
  • Competitive medical cashback plan

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