ICT Business Manager

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Business Cases

• To work with senior managers within the ICT department on Business cases relating to any ICT service development, new business and capital cases.
• To present business cases to the Head of ICT for approval prior submission to the board.
• Meet with all relevant parties to obtain information to support the development of business cases.
• Work closely with Finance and 3rd parties to ensure all relevant information is contained within the business case.

Cost Improvement Programmes

• To work with department project managers to manage the implementation of cost improvement opportunities which have been identified by Department management team.
• Manage a plan of activities and tack progress of tasks and milestones
• Challenge staff (at all levels) to deliver their commitments.
• Find alternative ways to overcome challenges during delivery, showing tenacity in the delivery of outcomes/breaking down barriers.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure the CIP tracker is up to date.
• Meet regularly with ICT management and 3rd parties to review progress.

Finance

• To support the Head of ICT in managing the budget of the ICT department.
• To create regular reports of the ICT budget for the Head of ICT
• Work closely with senior management within the ICT department to make sure budgets are being meet.
• Closely monitor some of the more complex budgets such as the telecoms and network contracts.
• Working closely with Finance to make sure budget information is correct.
• Monitor both the revenue and capital budgets for the year.

Contract management

• To work closely with 3rd parties relating to all contracts and review meetings
• To monitor that all contracts are being adhered to and reporting to Head of ICT on any failures or short comings.
• Working with other managers within the ICT department to make sure all contracts are correct and relevant.
• Manage a list of all contracts held and supported by the ICT department.

Business planning

• Work with ICT managers to produce future Trust and department plans.
• Support the development of department policies and procedures.
• Work with ICT management and other information assest owners to produce and maintain business continuity plans.
• Help plan and manage department meetings and committees.
• Assist with the co-ordination of regular department updates and other Trust communications

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree level experience

Desirable criteria

• Equivalent experience

Driving License

Essential criteria

• A full driving license but no car

Desirable criteria

• Has a Car and License

Experience of budgeting

Essential criteria

• No or minimal experience

Desirable criteria

• A year or more experience

Budgetary experience

Essential criteria

• Has experience of maintaining a record of accounts

Desirable criteria

• Controlled budgets and accounts

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high volume of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 288.4KB)
• Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)