Head of Technology

Job Detail

Proposed Salary £60,000
Career Level Managerial
Experience 2 Years
Gender Any
Industry Information Technology
Qualifications Associate Degree
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Job Description

Circa £60,000 per annum

Fixed term – 12 months (maternity cover)

Currently working from home

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The Information Team at UNICEF UK ensures that enterprise technology supports the operational and strategic needs of the organisation. We deliver all data, information and technology related services and initiatives, and we will be at the forefront of a systems transformation in 2021 so this is an exciting time to join us.

As Head of Technology, you will lead the development, delivery, protection and optimisation of UNICEF UK’s enterprise technology services to enable us to make the most of how information and technology can help us to achieve our mission: to promote children’s voices, unlock resources and advocate change for children. Specifically, you will providing technical expertise and leadership to ensure IT service management is effective, drive technology innovation and lead on enterprise technology strategy.

To succeed, you will have strong leadership skills, flexibility and a broad set of professional competencies, including the management of information technology, people, change, finances, suppliers and contracts. You will have strong communication skills and excel at developing successful relationships with people at all levels. You will be committed to achieving positive change and champion approaches and insights that enable innovation.