The Aurora-Group

IT, Data and Systems Director

The Aurora-Group

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £95,000 - £105,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Unify and lead our Infrastructure, MIS and Data Insights teams under one centralised department.
  • Drive innovation by leveraging emerging technologies (including AI) to enhance our capabilities.
  • Ensure scalability and security to support a diverse user base and safeguard sensitive data.
  • Deliver excellence by providing robust solutions for our staff, learners, families and stakeholders.
  • Work in strong collaboration with our DPO to ensure all systems and processes are designed and operate with data protection built in.
  • Report directly to the CEO and shape the future of technology within our organisation.
  • Join a stable, collaborative executive team of experienced subject matter experts.

Requirements

  • Extensive, proven experience in senior IT leadership roles.
  • Proven experience building data-driven organisations.
  • Strong knowledge of infrastructure and network operations.
  • Ability to integrate and lead multiple teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
  • Demonstrated ability to use system improvement, automation and AI to deliver operational impact.
  • Up-to-date knowledge in the fields of Data Protection and Information Security.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in IT budgeting and financial management.
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
Benefits
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Performance-related bonus up to 18%
  • Pension with 5% employer contributions
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • 24-hour remote GP service
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Perkbox benefits platform

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
data-driven organisationsinfrastructure operationsnetwork operationssystem improvementautomationAIdata protectioninformation securityIT budgetingfinancial management
Soft skills
strategic thinkingproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsleadership skillscollaborationhigh performance
Certifications
degree in Computer Sciencedegree in Information Technology