Job Description
The Wessex Group comprises the trading companies Wessex Electricals (Shaftesbury) Ltd, incorporating Wessex Property Care, and Wessex Fire & Security Ltd. Wessex Group Ltd, the parent company, provides a central management resource including HR, IT, accountancy and compliance support.
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We are established since 1963 and remain a family owned and managed business based in North Dorset, employing over 200 staff. Our mission is to operate a profitable business, enabling us to provide exceptional service and constantly be aware of our need to satisfy customers and staff alike. To achieve these objectives, we continue to build on the foundations which have stood the test of time, excellent service, leading to life-time customers and the retention of quality staff through job satisfaction.
We are looking to recruit a new Head of our IT department in accordance with the job description below.
Main purpose
Information and Communication Technology is critical to the day-to-day operation of the business, both at an administrative and field operation level.
The purpose of the Head of ICT is:
- Manage and maintain the company’s IT System comprising two hosts with multiple virtual MS Windows servers in a Hyper-V environment.
- To Manage a staff of two ICT Support staff including the service desk supervisor and a junior/apprentice technician
- To Manage a number of ICT related development projects as required
- To Manage a significant ICT budget, selecting service providers and negotiating best trading terms
- To Communicate effectively at all levels to promote the aims and objectives of the ICT Department, providing regular updates and management reports.
Key result areas
- To ensure maximum System “Up-Time”
- To ensure IT support is delivered in a professional and timely manner.
- To ensure compliance with information security legislation and recognized best practice, with a view to achieving ISO 27001 certification.
- To protect the integrity of the company’s information, specifically from cyber-attack.
- To manage and maintain the company’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
- To provide detailed management information to an agreed timetable
Detailed responsibilities & duties
- Due to the need to maintain system security – detailed responsibilities, identifying the company’s operating systems and application software, are not published and will be sent to applicants who are invited to attend an interview.
Remuneration
- Circa £55,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.
- 24 days holiday*
- BUPA medical insurance
- Accident and Sickness Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Pension contributions
Wessex Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as people living with disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.