Head of IT and Systems

Full time- Circa. £40k

The Seckford Foundation is one of Suffolk’s oldest charities, established in 1587, and today it governs Woodbridge School, Seckford Care and the Seckford Education Trust. We are now looking to appoint an experienced and progressive Head of IT and Systems to join our diverse organisation.

Leading the IT Team across the organisation, the role will focus largely on ensuring the effective and innovative use of IT for teaching and learning, care provision and business administration. You will be expected to further develop and implement the Foundation’s digital strategy in consultation with all major stakeholders, as well as overseeing, maintaining and developing all IT support services within the Foundation.

The successful candidate will have a strong IT background, with sound systems (SIS/MRS/CRM) experience. You must have an understanding of the implication of business processes and change at a technical level, together with knowledge and experience of data protection legislation and principles of data confidentiality and data security. Experience of running an ICT function in a large academic, or complex environment would be an advantage.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact HR in the first instance on
01394 615167.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 29 March 2021

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Explanatory Notes

The Seckford Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Seckford Care – General Vacancies

Recently rated Outstanding by CQC, Seckford Care provides a welcoming environment offering the highest quality care to older people living in very sheltered flats within the Seckford Almshouses, and Jubilee House residential care home. Experience in care is desirable but we are willing to train an enthusiastic person who would like to join our friendly team and provide quality care. Varying length day shifts available, bank, part time or full time positions. Good remuneration, rota will include regular weekends. Great team, positive working atmosphere, varied role, training provided & development opportunities.

For more information please contact Seckford Care direct on 01394 386520 or enquiries@seckfordcare.org.uk

Seckford Education Trust and Woodbridge School

For current vacancies at our schools, please click on the relevant website link below:
– Woodbridge School
– Seckford Education Trust