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The Operations Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of U3A’s office operations. This role will be responsible for the day to day running of the office and be the lead for HR, Data Protection, Health and Safety as well as managing external IT suppliers.
The postholder will report to the CEO and work closely with senior leadership to ensure the u3a is a professional and well-run organisation. The role will also work closely with the PA to CEO who will be involved in areas such as HR, training and recruitment.
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Technology Manager
Location: Cheam, Surrey (on-site, flexible working considered)
Salary: £52,000-£54,000 per annum
Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Department: IT
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
At the Charity for Civil Servants, we can’t always prevent the tricky, stressful, sad stuff from happening. But when it does happen, we help current, former and retired civil servants get the best support. Join us as we embark on the next phase of our strategy to ensure we can be there when people need us the most.
We are now recruiting for a Technology Manager who will work to support all colleagues across the Charity. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, you will play a key role in ensuring that the Charity’s technology infrastructure gives staff all the support they need to deliver our objectives.
This role manages a small in-house team, as well as overseeing the procurement and management of our IT infrastructure, managing external suppliers, and supporting colleagues in identifying opportunities for continuous technological improvement. A key remit is also to work with the HR team to identify and deliver any technological training needs.
To be successful in this role, you will be experienced in using MS Dynamics, PowerBI and a CRM in a charity context. You will also need to have hands-on experience of managing office networks and an IT helpdesk. You will have managed IT and data systems and Microsoft ecosystems, and you will have broad knowledge of cloud-based systems including Microsoft Azure, InTune and Amazon AWS.
In return, we can offer you excellent benefits including a health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, birthday leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and our cycle to work scheme.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 11:59 pm on 27 April. Interviews will be held w/c 5 May. Please let us know in your covering letter if any dates that week would be difficult for you.
The Charity for Civil Servants are committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that we support. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and we encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.
You may have experience in the following: IT Manager, Technical Manager, Tech Lead, Technical Project Manager, IT Operations Manager, Technology Lead, Systems Manager, IT Vendor Management, IT Service Integration, IT Infrastructure, Network and Cloud Management and Cybersecurity, etc.
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LOCATION: Derby
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Operations
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (can be worked flexibly)
SALARY: £26,686
CONTRACT: 12 months
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We are seeking a highly skilled Data and IT Lead to oversee the management, security, and effective use of our data and technology systems, with a focus on operational efficiency and scalability. This role combines oversight with hands-on execution, ensuring our data, reporting tools, and IT infrastructure support business growth and team productivity. The Data and IT Lead will collaborate closely with leadership and team members to implement data-driven insights, improve reporting workflows, and ensure our IT infrastructure aligns with organisational needs.
Purpose of the role:
- To be the first point of call for all Data and IT queries & processes.
- To lead on identifying data needs and implementing systems, solutions and training across the organisation.
- To lead on identifying and implementing improvements in IT across the organisation.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Data Management & Reporting:
- Oversee data collection, storage, and processing, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance.
- Manage and optimise Airtable dashboards and databases to streamline data reporting and enable insights for decision-making.
- Develop and maintain data reporting tools to support business needs, including custom reporting solutions and analytics.
- Work closely with the team to identify key metrics, creating dashboards and visualizations to track performance.
IT Systems Management:
- Lead the selection, implementation, and integration of IT systems and tools that support our operations.
- Ensure data security protocols, system access controls, and backups are in place and in line with best practices.
- Act as the primary point of contact for our IT support provider, engaging with them to ensure they are managing troubleshooting and issue resolution well.
- Plan for future IT infrastructure needs, keeping scalability and cost-efficiency in mind.
Process Improvement & Automation:
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes through automation and improve workflows using Airtable and other tools.
- Develop, document, and implement best practices and standard operating procedures for data and IT management.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify and implement process improvements.
· Lead on the review of data and IT policies and procedures.
Collaboration & Support:
- Work closely with other teams to understand their data and IT needs, providing guidance and support.
- Train team members on data management and reporting tools, helping to build a data-driven culture.
- Support project management initiatives by providing IT solutions and managing data resources.
Other
- Participate in relevant networks and forums to assist in the work of this role as part of individual and professional development.
- Make an active contribution to the overall work of Upbeat Communities through team meetings, staff training, awareness and fundraising events, and any other appropriate activities
- Be committed to, and work in accordance with Upbeat Communities’ values and ethos, as well as adhering to all organisational policies and procedures
Person Specification:
Foundational Values
- Consistently demonstrates self-awareness, empathy, and social skills to build positive interactions.
- Acts with compassion, fostering a supportive environment and contributing meaningfully to others' well-being.
- Actively seeks opportunities for development, applying new knowledge with humility and creativity.
- Understands the importance of providing others with support to make decisions and grow.
Core Competencies
- Excels in workload management, maintains calm under pressure, and mentors others in effective task prioritisation.
- Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, leveraging them for complex tasks and mentoring others.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and sensitivity to refugee and asylum seeker needs, actively supporting their wellbeing and empowerment.
- Comfortably adapts to change, manages multiple priorities effectively, and remains flexible in evolving environments.
- Identifies problems independently, provides effective solutions, and takes initiative when required.
- Builds strong relationships, communicates clearly, and collaborates effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Upholds ethical standards, demonstrates honesty, and ensures confidentiality in all actions.
- Respects and works effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Role Specific Skills
- Proficient in database management, data analysis, and visualisation.
- Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, security protocols, and cloud solutions.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
What we offer as an Employer
- 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays for full time staff (pro rata for part time staff).
- Flexible working to promote a good work / life balance.
- Opportunities for continued training and development.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Annual team retreat to recharge, re-envision and build relationships across the team.
- Regular support and supervision.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Empowering individuals and families to thrive as they rebuild their lives.
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Summary
The Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership was set up in 2017 with the mission to 'develop inspirational leaders who are called, connected, committed to deliver the Church of England vision for education'. Since then, it has operated a wide range of leadership development programmes, networks, research, conference and events, and published a range of key leadership resources to equip school leaders at every level to put their vision into practice.
Part of this provision has been as a very successful national provider of NPQ programmes. Beginning in 2017 with the delivery of NPQs for Headteachers, our suite of programmes has now expanded to include programmes for Specialist Teachers, Senior Leaders and also Executive Leaders. More recently, a partnership between the Church of England and the Catholic Education Service is also enabling programmes to be delivered more widely as together our school provision represents around 34% of the sector.
You will be supporting the Learning Specialist's work across a range of digital systems, although primarily the Blackboard LMS. The role will focus on ensuring our NPQ participants and participants on other programmes have the best possible experience when using the LMS by providing technical support and administration. This will also include responsibility for responding to queries from delivery partners and participants about Blackboard. Where necessary, this will also require working across other systems, including the Salesforce CRM, and supporting with live teaching sessions on Zoom, Teams or other platforms.
- This is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2025
- Whilst this is a remote role, the post-holder will need to travel for the following reasons:
- Education Office Team Days (3 per year)
- Education Office Residential (2 days, including 1 overnight stay in the autumn)
- NPQ Team Days (approx 3 per year)
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and their administration
- Experience of adapting curriculum content (using multimedia, creativity and knowledge of instructional design etc.) for an LMS or live training sessions based off existing material
- Customer service approach and ability to triage varying technical issues; ensuring prompt responses
- A salary of £34,801 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
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In this role, you will be responsible for the support, secure configuration, administration and development of the Microsoft 365 platform, including SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and other integrated systems.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be confident in leading the Gallery on all Microsoft 365 technologies.
- Have strong troubleshooting skills to resolve application and user issues.
- Advocate for and champion improvements in the M365 environment.
- Have a keen interest in emerging technologies that can enhance Gallery performance and productivity.
For more information, find attached the full job specification and the benefits we offer!
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The Royal Drawing School, an independent, not-for-profit charity aims to raise the standard and profile of drawing through teaching and practice. It is one of the few institutions in the world offering in-depth quality observational drawing tuition for adults and children of all ages and abilities.
The School is looking to appoint an IT Operations Manager (permanent, part-time 3 days per week) to assume overall responsibility for the Schools IT operations and support. The role will be managing first-line to third-line technical support, and the resourcing and development of the IT helpdesk to support 55 staff (including remote working staff). The IT Operations Manager is also responsible for ensuring optimal network infrastructure for all departmental IT applications and services across the School, including end-user computing.
The Royal Drawing School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Digital Technology Officer
Location: London(Hybrid)
Starting Salary: £34,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Digital Technology Officer ideally with experience with Sona & Nourish social care systems to join a forward thinking and growing charity organisation and play a key part in a very exciting digital transformation.
The Digital Technology Officer will support a project manager in guiding the organisation on it’s digital journey and key implementation/integration projects of two vital systems. The ideal candidate would have experience with SaaS platforms and system configuration and have excellent communication skills to be able to improve the use of technology across the organisation.
Skills required for the Digital Technology Officer are:
- Technical background
- Experience with sona & nourish systems
- Ideally have social care sector experience and exposure to technical systems used in social care and health care
- Data analysis experience would be advantageous
- Able to work with stakeholders at all levels
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Digital Technology Project Manager - 18 months contract
Salary offered: £47,460 per annum
Charity People are very pleased to be partnering with a Social Care charity, which provides high quality support and care to vulnerable people in North-East London. The organisation is proud to empower the people they support to live fulfilling lives, make positive choices, and embrace opportunities that matter to them. They believe in engaging, enabling, and empowering the people they support to make positive choices and live the lives they want. Care is at the very heart of everything they do.
About the role
This pivotal role will drive organisation's digital maturity, overseeing the implementation of key systems such as Digital Care Records, Time-Attendance, M365, and other business-critical platforms. You'll work collaboratively with senior leaders and operational teams to deliver projects that improve efficiency, streamline processes, and foster a culture of digital confidence across the organisation.
Given the nature of our services, we're particularly looking for someone with experience in the Care Sector or a related field such as healthcare or social work, who understands the operational and regulatory complexities of delivering frontline care. The first major project you'll lead will be the implementation of a new digital care records system, and sector insight will be key to ensuring success from the outset. Reporting directly to the executive Director of People and Corporate Services, you will be working very closely with internal and external stakeholders, as well as managing the Care and Support Technology Officer.
If you're an experienced digital leader with a passion for transforming organisations through technology, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in a values-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of Outward's digital transformation strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
- Manage end-to-end project implementation, developing systems such as digital care records - Nourish, M365, etc.
- Work with teams to design and deliver training programmes that improve digital literacy and enable effective system use.
- Ensure seamless integration and ongoing optimisation of digital systems across the organisation.
- Identifying, managing risks and implementing effective solutions.
- Use data and analytics to drive decision-making, monitor performance, and demonstrate impact.
- Develop processes to monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage system upgrades.
- Ensure systems are configured to capture and report key performance indicators, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Essential:
- Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience leading digital transformation projects, including successful systems implementation and embedding.
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of systems development, integration, and maintenance-including platforms such as Care Records (e.g. Nourish) and Time & Attendance systems (e.g. Sona).
- Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in identifying risks and implementing effective solutions.
- Established experience in producing both high-level strategic and operational reports, using data and appropriate reporting tools.
- In-depth knowledge of digital systems, including M365 and other business-critical platforms.
- Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and regulatory standards (e.g. GDPR).
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Desirable:
- Project management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, or PMP).
- Experience in the care or non-profit sector.
- Experience in implementing, or developing, or using the following systems: Sona Time Attendance, Nourish care records, Workable ATS, iTrent HR system.
- Knowledge of assistive technologies and their application in care delivery.
The role will be closing on 22nd April, 2025. The client receives suitable CVs, they may close the role early.
First stage interview w/c 28th April,2025 - brief MSTeams call with the Hiring Manager
Second stage interview will - formal interviews + assessment on the day + Service Users conversation w/c 5th May, 2025
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Team: Solution Delivery
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, flexible working options available
Salary: Up to £43,003.67 per year
Contract: 18 month fixed-term contract
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our ETL Developer:
- Designing, developing and managing the data extraction, transformation and loading processes for Cats Protection’s data warehouse
- Cleanse, transform, and validate data to meet the business requirements
- Work closely with data analysts, data architects and other stakeholders to ensure data is accurately and efficiently processed and available for BI and analytics
- Load transformed data into databases, ensuring efficient and secure storage
- Design, develop, and maintain ETL processes and workflows using ETL tools and technologies including Azure Data Factory, Azure Sync, Power Automate, and SQL
- Provide support and troubleshooting for ETL processes and data-related issues
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to peers to maintain code quality standards
About the Solution Delivery team:
- the team is made up of 10 employees and sits within the IT department
- the team work to identify issues and provide technical solutions
- builds internal solutions using a range of technologies, focused around the Azure stack
What we’re looking for in our ETL Developer:
- educated to bachelor degree level or holds a relevant professional qualification or a relevant IT apprenticeship at level 3
- knowledge of Azure SaaS Platform, SQL Server, MS Dynamics
- knowledge of programming languages such as SQL (T-SQL), DAX, Power Query M, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, C#, Git
- aware of the concepts of object and data modelling, data management, databases and database management systems and techniques, the development lifecycle, and the use of information as a resource
- experience in Information Architecture
- experience in Database Software
- analytical thinker with great problem solving skills
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 16th April 2025
Virtual interview date: w/c 28th April onwards
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. anonymised application form
2. possible video screening
3. virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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At The King’s Trust, every role plays a part in creating brighter futures for young people. As our new Delivery Systems Executive, you’ll sit at the heart of our mission, ensuring the technology behind our programmes runs smoothly, reliably, and efficiently. You'll be the first port of call for application-related queries, helping staff resolve issues swiftly so they can focus on delivering life-changing support to young people across the UK. It’s problem-solving with a purpose.
This is more than just tech support, it's a chance to improve the digital systems that enable thousands of life-changing moments every year. You’ll work closely with passionate colleagues across the organisation, supporting vital tools and processes that empower our teams to deliver mentoring, training, and opportunities to the young people who need them most. If you're analytical, people-savvy, and excited to make a real-world impact behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you!
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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Digital Technology Project Manager
Location: London(Hybrid)
Starting Salary: £47,500
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager ideally with a health/social care or similar background to join a forward thinking and growing charity organisation on an initial 18 month fixed term contract.
The Project Manager will be line managing a project officer while guiding the organisation on it’s digital journey and implementation/integration projects of two vital systems. This is a crucial role to the organisation who are embarking on a very exciting digital transformation. The ideal project manager would be hands-on with strong technical knowledge of M365 and social care systems.
Skills required for the Digital Technology Project Manager are:
- Project Management experience and certifications
- Strong experience with system implementation & integration projects
- Experience leading a team
- Ideally have social care sector experience and exposure to technical systems used in social care and health care
- An understanding of system development
- Able to work with stakeholders at all levels
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Care & Support Digital Technology Officer
Location: Tottenham Hale, N17 (North London) with ideally 5 days per week in the office
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Closing date for applications: Sunday 27th April
Interviews: Tuesday 6th May, held in person
Do you have a strong background in digital technology within a care and support environment, and are keen to enhance care delivery and streamline operations at an organisation passionate about helping people develop independence and meet their personal goals and aspirations?
Charity People is delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit a Care & Support Digital Technology Officer who will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between digital innovation and care delivery.
With expertise in both the Care & Support sector and digital technology, the post holder will embed the implementation of the Sona Rostering Time Management system, support the development and rollout of a new Care Planning system, and provide first line support and assistance to the charity's staff and managers. The role requires a collaborative approach to ensure digital solutions streamline operations and enhance care delivery across the organisation.
About the charity
This is a forward-thinking and inclusive charity, working across ten London boroughs to support people with significant support needs to live with dignity and purpose.
The organisation's work is diverse, from supporting people to live independently in their own home and in supported accommodation settings, to providing short breaks and supported holidays.
As Care & Support Digital Technology Officer, your core responsibilities will include:
- Support teams across Care & Support (C&S) Service delivery to make the best use of technology in their work
- Collaborate with the Digital Technology team to design and deliver comprehensive guides for digital tools and systems, including Sona and the Care Planning system
- Assess the digital proficiency of staff and create tailored training plans to bridge skill gaps
- Act as the primary point of contact for C&S staff seeking support with digital tools, ensuring systems are used effectively to enhance care delivery, record-keeping, and operational efficiency
- Assist in testing and validation processes for technological systems to ensure they meet organisational requirements
- Provide first-line support for technical queries, escalating complex issues as needed
- Ensure the Care Planning system works smoothly and that care records are regularly reviewed
- Maintain the Care Planning system and support C&S Managers in auditing and reviewing care records
- Handle basic troubleshooting, resolves common systems' problems, and provides guidance to users on using systems
- Provide support during the migration to Microsoft 365
- Oversee the Digital Inbox, triaging queries for timely resolution or escalation
- Support the day-to-day administration of digital software platforms for C&S
- Participate in data cleansing and migration to maintain accurate and useful datasets
- Assist in refining system requirement specifications to align with C&S needs
- Configure and set up hardware devices for use with digital systems for the C&S services
- Attend regular meetings with Newlon IT to address support tickets related to C&S services
- Develop and update policies, procedures, and training guides to support the effective use of digital technology systems for C&S
- Document recurring issues and create self-help resources, FAQs, and troubleshooting guides
- Work closely with the Digital Technology and C&S teams to ensure systems meet operational and care delivery needs
- Liaise with SaaS providers to address complex queries and support system enhancements
- Build strong working relationships with C&S managers and staff to promote digital adoption and address challenges proactively
We'd love to see applications from individuals with the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience working in a Care & Support environment
- Strong background in digital technology, including implementing and supporting software systems
- Experience of using and integrating attendance management systems such as Sona Rostering Time Management
- Experience training staff and creating training materials for digital systems
- Experience in data cleansing, migration, and modelling activities
- Excellent understanding of care sector requirements, including rostering time-management shifts planning and compliance standards
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in managing software platforms and troubleshooting technical issues
- Knowledge of system testing, validation, and ongoing maintenance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
- Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mind-set
- Collaborative and adaptable, with a commitment to supporting both technical and care teams
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records
- Willingness to travel between sites and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends as required
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
How to apply
To formally apply we will need a CV and Supporting Statement. If you would like to apply for this role or to have an informal confidential chat, please apply via the link below with a copy of your CV in the first instance or email Alice Wood at Charity People to find out more.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Alice if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Our client, a Performing Arts organisation, are looking to recruit into the position of Head of IT. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the data and systems team while ensuring that all parts of the Sadler’s Wells IT infrastructure run smoothly and securely, using it to improve processes and efficiency.
The post reports to the Director of Finance and Business Performance and is part of the Senior Management Team. With the upcoming growth of our organisation the role will develop with the postholder.
Key strategic and operational accountabilities:
· Strategic planning and leadership of the service
· Contract and account management internally and with key partners
· Cyber security, compliance and privacy
· Process improvements and automation
· Data control and insight
· Project, service desk and change management
Skills and Experience:
- Relevant IT qualification or equivalent experience in IT governance.
- Ability to be ‘on call’ for emergencies and business continuity recovery
- Experience of managing risk and Cyber security.
- Experienced IT leader, with a customer focused approach.
- Experience of public, private and hybrid cloud environments.
- Results-driven with a proven track record of high achievement through data and systems teams.
- Demonstrable experience in project management, driving organisation-wide initiatives, through collaboration.
- Demonstrable experience of developing, implementing and managing a risk-based approach to security and compliance, including risk, security and governance frameworks.
- Experience of using and developing an Information Security Management System.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate business needs to data and systems solutions.
- Ability to lead and monitor several projects concurrently.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with ability to articulate messages to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience of procurement to achieve best value for the organisation.
- Ability to respond to changing circumstances.
- Well-developed change management skills with the ability of understand the strategic “big picture” and set a clear direction.
- Ability to translate ideas into effective action speedily and within a finite budget.
- Ability to work collaboratively and bring teams together into a cohesive and effective unit.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Convincing presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Must currently hold the right to work in the United Kingdom
Additional
- Experience for school network requirements
- Relevant project management qualification or equivalent
This role is Hybrid (3 days pw) and experience within Performing Arts would be advantageous.
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The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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We are seeking a talented Microsoft Power Platform Developer to design, develop, and implement custom solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI. Your work will streamline processes, provide automation, support teaching and learning, and enhance data analysis across our organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by creating innovative AI tools and improving our current systems and workflows.
You will help to drive the Federation commitment to supporting all leaders, teachers and office staff to provide a world class education utilising new innovative solutions such as AI tools.
You will join the Federation pioneering leveraging AI technology in education and taking part in research initiatives.
,The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
,Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing, developing, and implementing custom solutions using Power Apps Studio, Power Automate, Copilot Studio and Power BI to automate processes and improve data insights
- Working closely with teachers, school leaders, head office staff, consultants and other stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure the solutions meet their needs
- Integrating Power Platform solutions with other systems used by the Harris Federation, ensuring security, seamless data flow and functionality.
- Providing ongoing support and maintenance for the developed solutions, troubleshooting issues and implementing updates as required
- Creating technical documentation and providing training to end-users to ensure they can effectively use the developed solutions.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest Power Platform features and best practices, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve existing solutions
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack.
,We would like to hear from you if you have:
- A good general education demonstrating numeracy and literacy
- Operational experience of developing AI tools and processes, ideally within a large education environment or similarly large organisation
- Familiarity with educational data, recognising the sensitivities of this data as well as understanding what quality and accurate data means for educational institutions
- Awareness of potential impacts if data is inaccurate, particularly in educational settings
- Confidence with the management of educational data across a complex organisation
- Familiarity with operating within an integrated/complex educational data system
- Experience of reporting and analysis of educational workforce data
- Understanding of relevant employment legislation, the Data Protection Act, Information Governance issues, GDPR and the principles of equality and diversity, especially as they pertain to educational environments
- Knowledge of the rules, guidance, and laws governing the secure handling of personally identifiable data within educational institutions
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Copilot 365, Power automate, Power Bi, Sharepoint, Power Apps and other Microsoft products
- Knowledge of appropriate techniques for investigating data quality issues and the ability to communicate findings effectively
- Ability to manage software development projects, with knowledge of the different software project management paradigms and the ability to identify the most effective for each project
For a full person specification, please download the Job Pack.
,Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
,If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.
,Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
,Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Professional Development & Benefits
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.
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Do you have experience resolving technical incidents?
Could you provide remote technical support to our external engineers while we roll-out infrastructure upgrades?
If so, you could be the Product Administrator we’re looking for!
In this role, you will provide support to third-party engineers, deployment engineers, retail head office staff, and in-store staff. You’ll log all technical incidents, updating our case management system and deployment tracking reports, and ensuring all teams are informed of progress during the pre-roll-out, roll-out, and post-roll-out phases of the retail infrastructure and hardware deployment.
Working alongside the wider project team, you’ll ensure support across all parties involved and the process flows as planned. Whilst keeping all project teams up to date with the progress and ensure follow-up to completion of the deployment.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.
At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About you
With Windows 10 IoT knowledge, you’ll have previous experience of ITIL and an understanding of TCP/IP networking in a large WAN environment including ADSL Routers.
You’ll have excellent Support Desk skills and proven troubleshooting and diagnostic experience.
To be successful in this role, you’ll also have the following skills and experience:
- Supporting Mobile & Remote users
- General commercial awareness of impact of client requirements
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, able to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Strong team working skills, able to develop strong working relationships with colleagues.
- Able to use initiative to support programme work
- Excellent organisational and time keeping skills
About us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Registered Charity
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Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
