Deputy Head of Estates and IT

at  Ministry of Justice

Salary
£47,657 - £52,040
Number of jobs available
1
Detail of reserve list
12 Months
Region
London
City/Town
London
Building/Site

SEO

Post Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible Working
Role Type
Estates
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities?
No
Job description
Business Area Corporate Operations
Role Title Deputy Head of Estates and IT
Location London, office-based minimum 4 days per week
Grade SEO
Vacancy Type External/ Permanent
Security Willingness to undertake security clearance to SC level
Vacancy Manager Laura Fretwell

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Deputy Head of Estates and IT is a dynamic and multifaceted role that calls for a blend of technical expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills.
This position offers the unique chance to join a dedicated team that provides crucial operational services, directly impacting the daily lives of our colleagues. You will oversee the daily management of IT provision across the Department, also acting as the Estates manager.
This role presents an exceptional opportunity to gain first-hand experience with a diverse range of IT products and services. You will be required to collaborate with various shared service providers across key sites in London and Belfast in order to deliver a top quality service to our staff.
To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will have a background in delivering IT services in line with industry best practices, strong communication skills, and impeccable attention to detail. Previous experience of estates and facilities management, including Health and Safety matters, would be beneficial.
This exciting opportunity is best suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is proactive, enthusiastic, and prepared to tackle challenges head-on, both with colleagues and third-party suppliers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Provide IT support to staff through the configuration and allocation of IT equipment, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Act as the office manager for the London office, dealing with issues as they arise and maintaining a close relationship with our landlords and service delivery partners.
• Management and maintenance of the Department’s IT infrastructure and software including laptops, phones, video conferencing systems and specialist software.
• Day to day management of the relationship with our third party IT suppliers to ensure contracts are managed effectively, faults are logged and requests are resolved in line with agreed timescales.
• Management of the Department’s contracts with our travel providers.
• Responsibility for Health and Safety across both London and Belfast.
• Day-to-day oversight and financial management of the Estates and IT budget including working to ensure the effective processing of invoices and requests.