Group Director of IT

Are you a strategic, technical leader excited about the future of technology in the education sector who is committed to driving operational excellence across multiple campuses in one of the UK's leading further education institutions?

New City College (NCC) - one of the UK's largest and most diverse further education (FE) providers - is seeking an experienced IT Director to lead its established team in delivering the organisation's digital and technological strategy, overseeing operational management, and driving continued growth and innovation within the College.

NCC was formed following the merger of 7 colleges based across East London and Essex. This has allowed it to become one of the most influential UK FE providers offering 6^th form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND services. Offering such a high-quality service, NCC has received an OFSTED outstanding rating which is the largest College in England to receive the rating.

With a turnover of £143million, 20,000 students and 1,800 staff, it offers industry-standard facilities, expert staff in both teaching and support and has strong partnerships with leading organisations.

NCC have pride in having an inclusive and diverse community, of which we take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of racism and discrimination. NCC are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the community of the area, and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background. This does not prevent any other candidate with or without applying for any of their jobs.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a check of the Children's Barred List if engaged in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process for this position. Failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of your DBS certificate may result in the withdrawal of your offer of employment. The College's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available upon request.

New City College is at an exciting point in its development. The successful candidate for this senior role will influence and implement the college's future strategic direction, whilst ensuring our core systems and processes are best in class. There will be an expectation of working 4 days on site, of which will be broken down to 3 based from the main campus in Poplar, and one based from another of New City's campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership- Leading the team in providing the college with an excellent IT & Digital Service that supports teaching, learning and other activities across the College group
• Ideas & Innovation- Leading and develop key future projects to help maintain and develop the college as one of the key market leaders in FE Services in London and the South East, with one of the most exciting technology and e-learning services.
• Management- With a team of 30, helping manage, develop and train a well-established department in a high paced environment to ensure career progression and up to date with all leading IT knowledge.

What You'll Bring

• Oversight: As a director or a deputy looking for their next step in their career, you will bring a track record in guiding sizable teams, acting as a key mentor and "role model" for a range of sized teams
• Experience: Extensive experience in leading and developing IT strategies, project management & budget management.
• Sector Knowledge: Previous experience of working in an Education or public sector background would be preferred but not essential
• Delivery: Proven experience in heading large, diverse teams, delivering complex projects and driving support and transformation across multiple campuses.

What We Offer

• Opportunity- A pivotal leadership role in a multi-site education organisation, with the chance to spearhead high-impact capital and strategic projects.
• Salary & Pension-£90,000 PA, with a Career Average Pension Scheme for support staff (falling under LGPS)
• Holidays- Allowance of 35 days in addition to closure days and bank holidays
• On site Facilities- Free Gym Access at some campuses, Interest-free loans for annual season tickets, on site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.

How to Apply
Should you be looking to further your career with New City College then we invite you to apply via our retained consultant at Morgan Hunt, Matt Kieran for a confidential briefing and conversation. The closing date for applicants will be the 18th of September, and the college will be looking to conduct interviews on the 1st of October.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.