Job Title: Head of IT & Systems

Reports to: Director of Business Improvement

Team: 2 IT Officers, 1 IT Assistant

Location: Abercynon

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (35 hrs/week)

Salary: £54,132

About the Organisation

A values-driven housing provider based in South Wales, managing over 2,000 homes and delivering support services through partnerships and subsidiaries. The organisation is committed to community well being, sustainability, and inclusive service delivery.

Role Overview

The Head of IT & Systems leads a small in-house IT team and is responsible for the delivery, security, and development of all digital infrastructure and systems. This includes driving the IT strategy, managing operational performance, overseeing cyber security and data compliance, and supporting digital transformation across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the IT team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Manage IT infrastructure, systems, telecoms, and cyber security.
Oversee IT budgets, system procurement, and service contracts.
Deliver business continuity planning and disaster recovery processes.
Ensure data compliance in line with UK GDPR.
Provide strategic and operational support to departments and projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven IT leadership and team management
Strategic planning and change delivery
Network and system security knowledge
IT infrastructure and cloud-based system administration (e.g., Office 365, Azure, VMWare)
Experience with reporting tools (Power BI, SQL, SSRS)
Budget and project management expertise
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable

Degree or equivalent in IT
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of housing sector systems (e.g., QLx)

Think this one's for you

If you think this Head of IT & Systems opportunity is for you then please apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.