Head of ICT

Job Description

Head of ICTLocation: Homeworking until May 2021 (date subject to review and change)*Position Type: Permanent Full-TimeSalary: Competitive based on experiencedEnhancements: London WeightingOverviewWe’re ZSL (Zoological Society of London), an international conservation charity. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. Through the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists and our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), we guide and enable others in the UK and all across the world. Inspiring, informing, empowering - working for wildlife.Role ProfileZSL is seeking a highly credible and collaborative individual to be our new Head of ICT, who will provide operational leadership to the ICT team in the UK (across two sites at London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo) and ICT oversight for our overseas country offices, ensuring a high quality ICT service is provided across all areas of the Society’s activities. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer & MD of Business Services and leading the ICT department, this role will take responsibility for developing and delivering efficient ICT processes and solutions including identifying new systems, maintaining reliable operational systems and technical infrastructure and, enhancing ZSL’s use of cloud services. You will be influential in supporting the personal development of the team. You will also have a key role in supporting the Chief Financial Officer & MD of Business Services with the on-going development and implementation of the Society’s ICT strategy.The Head of ICT will champion relations nationally and internationally with staff, acting as a strategic business partner, and will be supported by the Chief Financial Officer & MD business Services. This will include partnering with all parts of ZSL (Institute of Zoology, Conservation Solutions, Zoo’s and our Central Services) and providing exceptional leadership support, reporting, monitoring and communications systems to ensure ZSL’s systems and data management controls are protected, compliant and upheld across the society.This senior management role requires a confident, resilient and proactive individual who has gravitas and is capable of making operational decisions on a global scale and can think strategically. As such we are ideally looking for someone who has previous experience or is currently operating as a Head of ICT and holds extensive experience working with a range of stakeholders who will be confident in liaising with senior stakeholders and leadership across ZSL, as well as external stakeholders. The successful candidate will also possess exceptional people and project-management skills, and be able to plan and keep track of multiple projects while constantly evaluating the business environment for opportunities and threats.This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to take on a senior post within an established international organisation. You must be genuinely excited by the prospect of joining a world leading conservation charity such as ZSL.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorking with the Chief Financial Officer & MD of Business Services, develop and deliver the ICT department’s vision, strategy and plan.

Provision of strategic information and business analysis; management of budgets and monthly report on project delivery.

Lead and oversee priority change projects, particularly in light of the need to continue with the transformation of the ICT function to meet the changing needs of the Society including our ticketing activity, compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection regulation and security best practise.

Ensure ZSL’s investment in Microsoft’s Office 365 platform and Azure services are developed and enhanced to deliver new services, drive collaboration and sharing, and replace end of life services reducing costs and/or adding value.

Manage all service providers and maintenance contracts to ensure value for money and appropriate risk mitigation.

Develop a clear roadmap for future ICT services and features.

Please note:*At present this role will be homeworking until May 2021 (date subject to review and change) but may require occasional attendance on site until then as needed to perform the role. Thereafter, it is anticipated the post will be based at ZSL’s head office in Regents Park, however, the post holder may occasionally be required to travel to Whipsnade Zoo.Closing date for applications: Midnight (23:59) Sunday 15th November 2020To Apply and for More Information:If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Visit Website button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.ZSL kindly requests no contact from agencies or media sales please regarding this position. Required skills

Budget Management

Business Analysis

IT Strategy

Change Projects

ICT Function

Keyskills :
Business Analysis Change Projects