Director of IT
- Employer
- Age UK
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £80000 - £90000 per annum
- Closing date
- 15 Nov 2019
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- Function
- IT & Web Development
- Sector
- Social Care & Welfare
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Job Details
Age UK is looking for an experienced Director of IT who can develop and deliver a bold new strategy, that will enable us to grow and enhance the work that we do best; helping those that need us the most.
We need a confident leader, with the experience of defining and delivering the transformation of digital, data and technology services in a similar sized organisation to Age UK. You will be creative and enjoy the challenge of influencing a variety of stakeholders including, staff, board and senior SMT to shape our infrastructure.
As the new post holder you will be highly proficient in making fast and informed decisions which not only make instant improvements but also be instrumental in enhancing the long term strategy for customer satisfaction.
You will report directly to the CFO of Age UK and work with an established and experienced team of professionals.
What we offer in return
* 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* A fantastic pension (with up to 9% employer contributions)
* Health cash plan
* Annual Season Ticket loan (spread the cost of your commute)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Shopping discounts and many more excellent benefits
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Company
Age UK is the country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
We help more than 7m people every year, providing companionship, advice and support for older people who need it most.
Why we’re here
- 2.9 million older people (65+) in Great Britain feel they have no one to turn to for help and support
- 3.9 million older people in the UK agree the television is their main form of company
- Nearly 1.2 million aged 65+ in England have unmet care needs
- Over one third of people aged 60+ are worried about the cost of living
- In low and middle income countries only 1 in 4 older people receive a pension
Our vision
Age UK's vision is to make the UK a great place to grow older.
We want everyone in later life to:
- Have enough money
- Enjoy life and feel well
- Receive high-quality health and care
- Be comfortable, safe and secure at home
- Feel valued and able to participate
Our exciting initiatives
There are exciting projects happening in lots of departments right now. The Switched Off campaign and petition to save free TV for older people has over 600,000 signatures and generated lots of public awareness.
We are right in the middle of our Knit Off, which is part of this year’s Big Knit with Innocent Smoothies. We have a competition amongst staff teams for the best knitted hat, most hats, most strawberry hats and more, so hundreds of employees are knitting small hats in their spare time. It is actually really good fun!
Perks
Here are just a few:
- Flexible working policies to help you maintain your work-life balance
- Competitive salaries
- 5 weeks holiday per year plus the option to buy 5 more days
- 9% employer pension contributions
- Healthcare cashback plan: money back for dental treatment, opticians and much more
Watch this short video to find out more about our employee benefits.
Quirks
- We hold running clubs for our London and Devon office staff and a champion softball team in London
- Many of us enjoy quiz nights
- We run inclusive working groups such as our Staff Carers Group, which is a support group for staff who are also carers.
- Our offices are adorned with hundreds of tiny knitted woolly hats
Why work for us?
- We have a welcoming and supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done and a team making a real difference to older people's lives
- We are a top 10 charity employer according to research by Indeed into employee satisfaction
- We are accredited by the Investors in People scheme
- We are members of the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion, and in the top 40 inclusive employers in the UK
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