Head of it

Position: Head of IT Duration: Permanent Salary: GBP75,000 - GBP85,000 Location: Central London - Hybrid Travelling Required: Yes Role and Responsibilities Service Level and Responsiveness: Primary point of contact for Managing Partners Serve as a secondary escalation point for issues the outsourced provider cannot address for other staff members Enhance management of the outsourced provider relationship by allocating more time to it and exploring alternative suppliers if necessary Oversee relationships with various local providers in international locations Review global requisition solutions Potentially provide personal home tech advice and assistance to Managing Partners Infrastructure Best Practice: Ensure systems are kept up-to-date with the latest available options, taking cost into consideration Maintain up-to-date security measures and protections Ensure consistency and inter-connectivity across all office locations Establish and maintain a centralized document repository accessible from any location, offering improved functionality compared to the current virtual desktop solution IT Governance: Uphold correct policies and ensure enforcement Review results of regular IP scans and periodic penetration testing Maintain asset logging and oversee decommissioning processes Software: Assist in the selection of new software solutions Manage system implementation and maintenance (e.g., implementing a more advanced time recording system for Accelerate, addressing increased data demands for ESG) Optimize value from existing internal systems (e.g., dealcloud, iLevel, etc.) Qualifications and Education Requirements: Degree-level education Preferred Skills: Experience in a similar environment as a current head of IT or deputy, with preference for Asset Management or Private Equity experience Can-do attitude and strong planning skills are essential