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Hybrid: Edinburgh (with travel throughout Scotland) Closing 29th November 2024 Advertised from 13th November 2024 CS24-06 Role
At Children First, our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved, and well with their family. As a charity, we offer emotional, practical, and financial support to help families put children first and campaign to uphold the rights of every child.
An opportunity has arisen for an IT Manager to join our enthusiastic and dedicated IT team focused on providing excellent IT services to Children First.
The role involves the management of IT infrastructure, systems, and hardware, overseeing the work of the IT technical team.
Based in Edinburgh, with some home working and visits to sites across Scotland, the successful candidate will bring significant experience of managing cloud-hosted IT services.
Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and Intune, the post holder will be highly motivated with robust problem-solving and analytical skills.
The role will involve collaborating with colleagues across the organisation, taking the time to build relationships and understand the needs of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
The IT Manager's role is to ensure the effective management of IT services and systems. Key duties include:
Maintaining an effective IT infrastructure Overseeing the IT technical team Ensuring compliance with IT regulations Managing cloud-hosted IT services Collaborating with other departments to understand their IT needs What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a reliable person with a passion to create change for children and families who follows our values of INTEGRITY, LOVE, EXCELLENCE & COLLABORATION with the following skills and experience:
Skills
Exceptional IT management skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written Strong organisational skills Proficient IT skills with strong skills in Microsoft 365 Ability to be proactive and work on own initiative as well as effectively as part of a team Good analytical mind for developing good systems and procedures Ability to multitask and work in a busy environment Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines Strong lateral thinking capacity Respect for confidentiality Ability to work flexibly Experience and Knowledge
Demonstrate experience implementing and maintaining IT systems Understanding and commitment to the vision, values, and ethos of Children First Knowledge and understanding of IT management principles and practice In-depth knowledge and understanding of best practices and regulatory requirements in relation to IT services This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled, supportive, and inspiring team making a real difference and changing outcomes with and for children & families in Scotland.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with incremental rises 35 days annual leave which grows with length of service (includes 10 days public holidays) Flexible working in line with the needs of the Charity Opportunities for growth & development including comprehensive induction & training programme, coaching & mentoring, support & supervision, appraisals, and team development The successful post-holder will be expected to operate in line with our values which are: Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration, and Compassion.
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