Head of IT
Post title: Head of IT
Responsible to: Hilary Barrett
Type of contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £46537 - £48,070 (depending on experience)
Closing date: Friday 21st March 2025
Interview date: TBC
This post involves regular, direct unsupervised access to vulnerable adults and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
East Lancs Hospice
East Lancashire Hospice is a registered charity, founded in 1984. We support and care for patients with a life limiting illness, their families and others close to them. We provide this in a number of ways; at the hospice and in people’s own homes across our community of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.
With approximately 120 employees and over 250 volunteers, our people are our biggest asset whom we value tremendously. Our services to the local community would not be possible without our motivated and caring workforce who always strive to deliver excellence in all that they do. The hospice is a unique and special place, kindness and compassion are qualities that run throughout the hospice and our people truly believe in what we do.
Head of IT
East Lancashire Hospice is embarking on a period of significant growth and to achieve our ambition we need an IT infrastructure that is robust, fit for purpose and future proof. The Head of IT is a new post created to help us develop our IT infrastructure and support the hospice team to be their best and deliver an outstanding service. You won’t be alone, as you will work closely with our external IT support partners to develop and implement key infrastructure projects along with daily BAU activities.
The Head of IT will oversee the delivery of Information Technology (IT) services throughout the Hospice. This newly established role demands a blend of operational and strategic expertise, along with hands-on technical skills. The successful candidate will spearhead service and business enhancements through IT initiatives. They will collaborate with clinical and non-clinical managers to identify opportunities for leveraging IT to drive innovation, enhance service provision, improve clinical outcomes, and boost business efficiency.
You should have a minimum of three years of experience in an IT management role, along with Microsoft qualifications at the MCSE level or equivalent MCP experience. Additionally, you should have worked in an IT environment. We are looking for someone who is willing to actively engage and provide a variety of support to the team here at ELH.
Unfortunately at present we are unable to support Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK
What we offer
The salary for this role is £46537 - £48,070 depending on experience. Working 37.5 hours across 5 days flexibly to meet the needs of the Hospice. This includes hybrid and onsite working by agreement.
We have an excellent, collaborative working environment with a generous holiday allowance of 27 days + Bank Holidays with the option to buy additional days. You will have access to learning and development opportunities, ongoing training, and funded access to a private health scheme. There is also onsite parking and an onsite Café with reduced staff prices.
Aside from the terms and conditions detailed above, you will joining a very special and unique organisation, where people are at the heart of everything we do.
Equality and Diversity
We support an inclusive and holistic working environment and aim to empower our people to bring their authentic self to work. We are committed to this and so encourage applications from all individuals with the required skills for the role inclusive of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, caste, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, socio-economic background, trade union membership status, marriage, and civil partnerships. ELH is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and volunteers.
Interested?
For further information relating to the job duties, please refer to the job description by clicking ‘Job Description’ below.
If you wish to apply for this post, please complete the online application form. Please make sure you read through the job description and outline your relevant skills and experience applicable to the job in the supporting information box, whilst detailing your career history in the relevant fields.
You may also send your CV directly to Recruitment@Eastlancshospice.org.uk stating which job you are interested in, along with the supporting information outlining your relevant skills and experience applicable to the job.
Please note that references will not be contacted at this stage, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
All enquiries and further information regarding the above can be obtained from the recruiting manager.
Name: Hilary Barrett
Email: Recruitment@eastlancshospice.org.uk
Telephone: 01254 965833
Application forms and job descriptions are available to download from our website: www.eastlancshospice.org.uk
Alternatively, these documents can be obtained from the Recruitment Department on: 01254 916945 / 01254 965833
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