Head of Technical Systems

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Somerset
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Infrastructure
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    Up to £1000 per day

Head of Technical Systems - DV Cleared

We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious government organisation for a DV cleared Head of Technical Systems.

Role: Head of Technical Systems
Rate: £1000 per day (inside IR35)
Location: Somerset
Hybrid: 4 days per week on-site
Clearance: Active DV required (must have held DV cleared posy within the last 12 months)

The purpose of the role is to manage the Technical Systems Team within the Technology Operations department of the Technology Division in support of IT service delivery and programme implementation. This is a Technical role which includes the functional, operational and management responsibility for the Technical team together with personal contributions to technical deliveries and outcomes in support of the Technology Division and Corporate Plan objectives.
Key objectives will include:

  • Managing a multi-discipline technical team in order to deliver against day-to-day operational objectives (Requests, Changes and Projects) and key project action plans.
  • Addressing day-to-day escalations, functional and line management issues for the team and project staff.
  • Contribute to the management of the Technology Operations budget, including forecasting & planning with delegated authority for identified cost centres.
  • Responsible for the development of the team in order to deliver improved management or functional capability
  • Identifying and delivering against strategic direction for the group in-line with wider Technology Division strategy as agreed with Head of Technology Operations.
  • Working with Head of Technology Operations on delivery of cultural transformation and operational performance within the Technical Systems department.
  • Deputise for the Head of Technology Operations where required.


Key Skills
  • Proven experience in managing teams and developing staff within a technical support setting.
  • Experienced in leading IT service delivery teams within an ITIL Service Management framework.
  • Strong planning and organisational abilities to meet requirements effectively.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for creating reports and delivering presentations across the organisation.
Please click apply now if you have DV clearance and the relevant skillset for this role. Please note, we are only able to accept applications from UK nationals for this position.

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