Deputy Director of IT, Security & Data

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

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As Deputy Director of Information Technology, Security & Data, you will:

• Be responsible for information technology, security and data services for the Harris Federation academies and head office
• Be responsible for the development of the Federations Technology strategy and work with education colleagues on defining the digital learning strategies
• Deliver any transformation programmes to support and enable change across the Federation
• Develop and promote a culture and vision for information technology with a tech-forward business strategy to support transformation and innovation within the central team and academies
• Lead on planning and delivery of transformation and change projects and programmes, collaborating with Directors and Head Office departments to successfully deliver technology and not technology led change
• Work closely with the IT Director and Directors from both Education and Non-Education areas to embed best practice Information & Cyber Security practices, ensuring compliance with legal or regulatory requirements
• Support the Federation’s mission statement for education by ensuring the robust integrity and functionality of the IT systems for learning, teaching, administration, and leadership

Please download and read the full job description from the job advert on our Harris Careers website.

We are looking for an individual with extensive operational experience and strategic leadership and management of information services. Someone who can communicate and promote the adoption of technology within academies, and help to promote a culture of best practice to drive efficiencies.

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical discipline
• Proven experience as IT Director or IT Head of Service or similar role leading large operational IT teams and service
• Delivery of effective and transformative leadership of an IT function in a comparable organisation, delivering first rate, secure, and end user focused services
• Leadership and senior leader engagement to influence, drive and enable digital change
• Developing and executing IT strategies encompassing digital change and transformation programmes
• An ability to drive and deliver cultural change and adoption of technologies
• Practical knowledge of best practice Information Security and Privacy Practices

Desirable

• MSc/MA in computer science, engineering or relevant field
• Understanding of multi-academy trust business functions
• Understanding of the requirements of academy conversion and sponsorship and, desirably, experience of this process
• An understanding of charitable organisations and ensuring that best policy and practice is implemented to ensure compliance with charity and company law

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact Jen Elliott, Talent Acquisition Partner, via email: .uk

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