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Benefits to you:

• Employer pension contribution
• Health Cash plan
• 25 days holiday FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days
• Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 10 days per annum)
• Celebration leave
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with Health Assured
• 50% discount on nursery fees
• Day camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum
• Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor
• Cycle to work scheme

Job Purpose:

This role will provide day to day management of ICT, and related systems, and support the planning and delivery of key ICT projects that help drive the Charity’s strategic and operational plans.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide vision and leadership in all aspects of IT delivery and IT strategy to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Lead IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems.
• Plan and execute IT changes effectively, taking into consideration the requirements of relevant departments across the charity. Provide training if necessary.
• Manage ICT and systems contracts, ensuring they meet service level agreements and support management in raising any concerns or with renewals.
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
• Ensure relevant policies and procedures are being applied and reporting any significant risks.
• Manage Annual IT Budgets ensuring budgets are adhered to ensuring cost effectiveness.
• Take responsibility for daily IT requirements across the company and ensure all ICT users have the equipment that meets the needs of their role.
• Creation of executive reports and adhoc reports as required.
• Manage ICT apprentice who will be responsible for IT support throughout the charity.
• Direct, coach and support ICT apprentice in daily tasks or escalated troubleshooting.

Person Specification & Key Competencies

• A genuine enthusiasm for the work and values of the charity. At all times working within the YMCA Way.
• Ability to communicate well and engage positively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to rapidly learn new systems and acquire knowledge.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a highly varied and unpredictable workload.
• A creative and flexible approach to work.

Qualifications/Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar IT Manager role.
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems.
• Experience leading and managing IT projects and rolling out new IT systems.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Office 365 suite.
• Good working knowledge of cloud-based systems.
• Project management qualification (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence as travel to other sites essential.

Successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are an equal opportunities charity with commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.

Please apply now for this rewarding position and be part of an amazing charity who continue to support and achieve wonderful things within the community.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.