Director of IT Infrastructure, InfoSec, Networks

Job Description

• Hybrid / Flexible base locations
• London - £127,048 to £158,810 per annum plus £8,000 car allowance
• National - £106,648 to £133,310 per annum plus £8,000 car allowance
• 36 hours per week - flexible working supported
• Permanent

This is a really exciting time for Clarions Group Technology Team; were recruiting for a variety of new Tech roles and were looking to you to join our growing team.This is an amazing opportunity for you to join us, an organisation which has ambitious plans to deliver technology solutions which truly deliver customer-centred outcomes.Our vision is to harness technology to build a better future for Clarion, its people, and communities. At Clarion, we understand how important technology is for the success of our business and are proud of the progress we have made to date in building amodern technology platform.Join our team and youll be part of a group of talented, enthusiastic and supportive people who have a passion for bringing technology to life for social good.Were looking for a Director of IT (Infrastructure, InfoSec, Networks) responsible for the overall design, development, implementation, integration, and service support of the elements of IT that are indirectly exposed to the business and directly exposedto IT.With substantial experience in operational IT leadership and management and demonstrable experience in leading large IT transformation initiatives youll managing the performance of systems and services, overseeing third party providers and partners, anddevelop continual service improvement plans to adequately support the needs of Clarions Customers and Stakeholders.Well look to you to coach, manage and lead the Cloud Infrastructure, Networking, Data Centre, Information Security, and Procurement functions of IT to achieve strategic and operational objectives, ensuring effective systems are in place, resources are alignedand appropriately deployed. Youll build the teams reputation and professionalism and develop the function to meet future needs and demands.Familiar with a programming or scripting language and with expertise managing cloud infrastructure and migrations to cloud infrastructure, youll ensure effective and cohesive design, development and implementation of the overall solution architecture ofall software, hardware, and products managed by the team.Youll create and deliver complex portfolios of work though multi-year roadmaps, aligning high quality deliverables with business and department strategy, have experience in influencing senior level management and key stakeholders and excellent communication,negotiation and influencing skills.With hybrid working, base locations across England and flexible working arrangements this could be the opportunity youve been looking for! What you can expect from usHere at Clarion were dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;-

• Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates
• Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years service
• A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like!
• Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance
• Flexible and agile workingfor the majority of our employees.

Other perks

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave
• Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family
• Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave

Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave.To find out more please visit our website.Closing Date: Sunday 3rd December 2023 at midnight.For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click apply. Were recruiting into a wide range of roles which will lead the way in delivering our plans and to really making a difference to peoples lives - For full details on other opportunities available at Clarion please visit our website.This is a hybrid role with base locations offered at our offices across England. Candidates will be expected to travel to our London offices as required, approximately twice per month.You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in the UK for the duration of your employment. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.Were committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.