Director of Information Technology (IT) - full time, permanent

at  Burton and South Derbyshire College

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED IT DIRECTOR LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT CAREER CHALLENGE? DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH AN AMBITIOUS AND DRIVEN TEAM WITHIN A DYNAMIC ORGANISATION? DO YOU WANT TO HELP CREATE AND SHAPE OUR EXCITING FUTURE?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is a forward thinking General Further Education College with high future ambitions. We have excellent provision serving the communities of East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire, work with nearly 1,000 businesses regionally and serve over 5,000 learners.
We are looking for an outstanding IT Director to join our management team. With the ability to turn strategy into achievable practical outcomes you will lead by example, be people focussed and will have a consistent approach to leadership that motivates and inspires your teams. You will be responsible for the leadership and coordination of the IT services of the College and have primary responsibility for planning implementation and overseeing of the College’s technical infrastructure to ensure that it supports the delivery of high-quality services. You will be committed to service excellence and possess the passion, commitment, and tenacity to achieve the very best results.
In return you will receive excellent in work benefits, work alongside talented and motivated people in an environment that challenges individuals to be their very best and supports them to achieve this.
We’re currently offering hybrid working where you can choose to work at home or the office. However, all employees must be on campus for at least three days per week. Remote working has to be mutually beneficial and have the interests of the College and our learners at its heart.
If you feel you have the skills and enthusiasm for this role, we would love to hear from you.

BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE; CREATING THE SKILLS OF TOMORROW.

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 27 June 2024. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable. Interviews for this role will be held on 4 July 202

Please refer the Job description for details