Head of IT

Position: Head of IT

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

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