Job Title: Director of IT Services Location: Highbury Campus, Portsmouth Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 Full Time Equivalent Job Type: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time Permanent About us: At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey. We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community. We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. What we offer: Annual Leave: 32 bookable days plus 2-week closure for Christmas & 8 bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 26.10%. For more details, visit Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) | Business and economy | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk) Learning & Development programmes by The Community Adult Education Department Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD Onsite discounts: COPC Hair Salon & 50% off at the COPC Sports Centre Online discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a COPC email address Free car parking across all campus sites About the role: As part of the Senior Management team, lead and develop services which ensure the successful delivery of the College Strategy. To ensure that College services and operations across the College are coherent, joined up and provide service excellence for all their customers, both internally and externally. Lead College services in a way which are fully aligned to the College’s strategic vision and which actively seek customer insight to drive service delivery and improvement. Key Responsibilities: Ensure a robust and effective technology infrastructure is in place alongside clear business continuity and recovery plans and preventative maintenance Lead in the planning and development of the IT infrastructure and ensure that IT resources across the College are accessible, maintained and fit for purpose. Ensure delivering of an effective and efficient IT service to all customers with a culture of customer service, promoting an approachable ‘can do’ attitude Ensure risks associated with IT infrastructure are minimised Continually analyse systems in use and identify cost or efficiency savings Manage the IT capital and revenue budgets, ensuring value for money is maintained and financial regulations met Responsible for the cyber security of the college and to ensure that the college meets recognised Cyber Security standards. Develop and lead a clear and compelling digital strategy for the College, which is in service of the College’s vision and plans Manage the relationships with key suppliers, monitoring performance against service level agreements Lead on the assessment and development of new technologies Provide expert advice to our SMT and Corporation Board on matters to support the implementation of College strategy, best practice and the management of risk. To lead on ensuring that College services and curriculum areas are digitally enabled, maximising connectivity, collaborative working and opportunities for the future. To attend Board (as required) To actively lead and promote the College Values Lead on the development and implementation of effective people strategies, including talent, engagement and development, management, organisational development, employee engagement and development, pay and reward. Provide inspirational leadership to senior colleagues, colleagues and peers in building a culture where people operate openly and transparently to face change and challenge positively. Any other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the role. To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you: Undergraduate Degree or equivalent experience in IT and/or Business management Evidence of commitment to professional development A good standard of Maths and English Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Significant experience managing relevant IT functions at a senior level within the further education or similar sector Diversity and Inclusion: Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services. Pre-Employment Checks: The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references. We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.
