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Join Battersea in their noble cause as Head of IT; a unique opportunity to lead IT & Data Services while making a difference in the lives of dogs and cats.
Overview
Salary
£77500
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Battersea is a charity organization dedicated to assisting dogs and cats in need of help, nurturing them until they find a suitable new home. As head of IT, you will be leading all facets of IT and Data Services across all three Battersea locations to support the organizational goals.
Role Summary:
- Oversee all aspects of IT and Data Services
- Strategize and implement a high-quality IT offer for key stakeholders
Role Requirements:
- Extensive experience in IT and Data Services
- Ability to manage multiple sites and deliver high-quality services
Benefits and Working Model:
- Competitive benefits including 28 days of annual leave, discounted gym memberships, generous pension contributions and more
- Professional development support including digital and in-person training programmes
- Hybrid working model, with a balance of home and onsite working
Diversity and Inclusion: Battersea is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all staff, volunteers, trustees, and applicants.
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
The role: We are looking for a Head of IT to lead all aspects of IT and Data Services across Battersea’s three sites ensuring our services meet the needs of the charity and enable us to deliver our charitable objectives. They will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of a high quality, timely and appropriate IT and Data Services offer to key stakeholders across the charity.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT and Data Services, capable of managing multiple sites and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that align with our charitable goals.
Benefits: In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year, discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes, Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources, generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution, and a free healthcare cash plan. We also provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model: We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion: We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all. We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
