Head Of Ict Jobs in Bermondsey, Greater London
Head of IT
£68,397 pa + 10% allowance for 24 months and excellent benefits
Aldgate, London
Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
The Royal College of Pathologists is seeking a Head of IT to lead the IT strategy and operational management of the IT function. The post holder will have a proven understanding of technology transformation and the opportunities this can provide for the College. The role will be responsible for shaping and executing the IT strategy to support the overall business objectives and strategic plans, while at the same time taking an active lead on the operational aspects of IT and AV support services. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Head of IT is a highly visible and leading role and will work closely with all departments and the Senior Management Team.
Currently embarked on an organisation-wide technology transformation project, this will be a primary initial focus with the aim of being more connected, efficient, and providing more effective member services. The Head of IT will be pivotal in ensuring delivery of technology driven aspects of the College wide project and future projects by horizon scanning for new technologies and ways of working that can continue to improve the College’s operations.
The role requires excellent personal communication skills, commitment to customer service and management expertise to lead a small team. Apart from the internal College projects and services, the IT and AV department provides event support for commercial events on site.
All of the College IT and AV services are supported via a service desk. The Head of IT is responsible for ensuring that daily operations run smoothly, and any issues identified are resolved swiftly and effectively. Responsibility and experience at a technical level for networks, IT security, AV systems as well as MS365 solutions is a pre-requisite. Being part of a small team, it is expected that the Head of IT will take a hands-on approach where required.
Please note this role will require significant on site presence.
The College is a professional membership organisation dedicated to the advancement of the science and practice of pathology. There are currently approximately 12,000 members, all of whom are pathologists based in hospitals, universities and laboratories in the UK and overseas. The College’s main tasks are to set and maintain training standards for doctors and scientists, to advice on the appointment of consultant pathologists, to ensure the membership is kept up to date with current practice through the continuing professional development scheme, and to promote the latest developments in pathology by holding scientific meetings.
The College’s mission is to promote excellence in the practice of pathology and to be responsible for maintaining standards through training, assessments, examinations and professional development.
We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days annual leave (pro rata) rising with length of service, an employee discount scheme, and season tickets, as well as a cycle to work scheme. The College values diversity, welcoming applications from all members of society. We offer a mix of remote (home) and office working, with hybrid working arrangements in place.
Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Closing date: 9am, 8 April 2024
Interviews are currently scheduled for Friday 12 April 2024 and Monday 15 April 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Westway Trust - a community-guided organisation, with an ambitious and exciting vision, in the heart of Portobello, West London - as an Adult Learning Tutor - Digital Skills.
Westway Trust is a charity located in North Kensington which runs an adult learning programme of accredited and non-accredited provision across a range of subjects. We aim to enable people to progress in work, in learning and in life. Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and have different prior experiences of learning.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced tutor who will be able to design and deliver high quality learner-centred teaching, and learning and assessment experiences. The role will encompass both the development and delivery of Essential Digital Skills, ICT User Skills and Digital Skills for the Workplace qualifications at Entry level to level 1 to our employed and unemployed adult learners. You will be committed to working for a charity supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community.
The hours are negotiable and flexible and will be discussed and agreed at interview stage.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Teaching
- Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning sessions, workshops, and tutorials in line with the curriculum requirements and the needs of individual learners, ensuring learning objectives are met.
- Assess learners’ abilities and identify areas for improvement, tailoring teaching and learning methods and resources accordingly.
- Develop and deliver consistently engaging and interactive sessions, utilising a variety of teaching techniques and materials to enhance learners’ understanding and engagement with the subject/topic.
- Rigorously monitor and track learners’ progress, providing regular feedback and implementing strategies to address areas of weakness or underperformance.
- Set and mark assignments, tests, and examinations, providing constructive feedback to learners to support their learning and improvement.
- Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment, actively promoting learner participation, motivation, and confidence in professional development.
- Maintain accurate records of learners' attendance, progress, and assessment outcomes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in sector specialism, curriculum changes, and teaching methodologies, continuously updating own knowledge and skills.
- To undertake regular and appropriate CPD as agreed with Line Manager, some of which will be mandatory such as Safeguarding and Prevent Training.
Administration
- To identify materials and equipment/resource needs to assist the provision of teaching and learning by students.
- Maintaining up to date course files and submitting accurate data on attendance and achievement within agreed deadlines.
- To monitor student attendance and punctuality and take appropriate action as required.
- Preparing groups of learners for accredited assessment (exam or portfolio) & non-accredited assessment (RARPA), marking assessments and taking part in internal moderation and/or consultation meetings with appropriate Trust staff.
- Providing feedback on appropriate documentation for example observation, IQA reports etc.
- Running end of course evaluations and writing tutor end of course reviews.
Knowledge and Experience:
Essential
- Practical work experience in the ICT/digital sector, demonstrating hands-on knowledge and skills applicable to real-world scenarios.
- Experience of teaching adult learners and an understanding of appropriate teaching strategies in a similar role.
- Experience of devising course outlines and schemes of work.
- Awareness of differentiation and a commitment to inclusivity in your teaching and professional conduct.
- Experience of managing mixed groups of learners.
- Experience of assessing and recording progress, both in accredited and non-accredited learning and supporting learners.
- Knowledge and experience of working with a variety of exam boards.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to impart essential knowledge to students.
Desirable
- Ability to provide sound support in offering information, advice and guidance to learners.
- Understanding of the RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement in non-accredited learning) system.
- Experience in handling sensitive issues in relation to learner well-being.
- Experience of working/teaching refugees and or asylum seekers.
Personal Skills
Essential
- The ability to plan programmes of work and develop creative, relevant activities that will facilitate learning.
- The ability to motivate and encourage learners with a variety of learning experiences and from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team.
- An understanding of equality and diversity, safeguarding policies, health and safety and a commitment to putting them into practice.
- A flexible approach and a willingness to teach in a variety of community venues and to teach cover as required.
- The ability to take own initiative and find creative solutions to challenges faced.
Desirable
- The ability to speak another language
Qualifications:
Essential
- Level 3 or above subject specialism qualification, such as IT User Skills.
- A full teaching qualification for working in adult learning (DTLLS, PGCE or DET)
To view the full job description click on 'job description' under 'Key Info' on the left hand side.
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Free eye test voucher
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
The application deadline is Sunday 31 March 2024 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early (an early application is strongly recommended)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you excited by an opportunity to demonstrate disabled people’s ability to contribute to a fairer society for all?
Inclusion Barnet is Barnet’s Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation (DDPO). All of the board and 80% of staff declare an impairment, and we’re passionate about using our lived experience of disability to work towards inclusive communities and greater social justice for all. This means that, in addition to our traditional services delivered by and for disabled people, we are a groundbreaking organisation working to demonstrate that as disabled people we can take a leadership role in our local community. In a world where disabled people are too often underestimated or written off, we need your help to tell this story.
We’re looking for a natural communicator who can tell our story in an accessible and compelling way. You’ll be able to think creatively, and grasp the bigger picture, whilst being comfortable keeping across routine but vital tasks such as producing newsletters and updating social media. You’ll take pride in making those outputs the best they can be, whilst also being comfortable briefing local journalists and telling our story. It’s required that you have your own lived experience of disability, which could include mental health issues or a long term condition. We also particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates, who are currently underrepresented at this level in our organisation.
Your role will focus on three of our projects: Healthwatch Barnet, which provides the local resident voice in health and social care; our work with the Barnet Together Alliance supporting the local voluntary sector; and the work of the NCL VCSE Alliance, which we currently chair.
To succeed, you will need solid communications and PR experience, and an ability to write fluent, interesting copy as well as a familiarity with social media and a basic understanding of design principles. In return, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.
This is a UK based role, and whilst much of it can be done from home, there is an expectation that you will be in Barnet two days a week. We encourage flexible working to suit your work/life balance preferences where possible. We also operate a Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) system.
To apply, please submit your CV with a brief covering letter clearly stating how you meet the person specification, and how your own lived experience of disability would inform your approach to the role.
The successful candidate must be willing to undergo a DBS check and have the right to work in the UK.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview at our Colindale office on the 25th and 26th of April.
Please explain what attracts you to the role and outline your relevant experience, including how your lived experience of disability would inform your delivery of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.