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Are you an IT leader keen to support the use of technology in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation?

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for a Head of Information Technology (IT) who can be both a visionary and a hands-on business partner, helping us navigate the exciting challenge of integrating new platforms with legacy systems.

In this high impact role, you’ll lead a diverse and evolving IT ecosystem to support double-digit membership growth, while continuing to leverage legacy systems that meet unique business needs. You’ll be responsible for delivering a secure, efficient, and user-focused IT environment that supports our strategic goals.

If you’re a business-facing IT professional who puts users first and thrives on solving complex challenges with smart, proportionate solutions we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the delivery of our IT strategy, ensuring our investments deliver tangible benefits for balancing innovation with operational stability. Advise stakeholders on tech solutions that support business goals and improve user experience.
• Manage a mix of in-house and outsourced services, ensuring value and efficiency.
• Oversee vendor relationships, procurement, and IT change processes.
• Ensure robust risk management, including cyber security, data protection, and business continuity.
• Inspire, develop and performance manage a high-performing IT team to deliver excellent service.

What You’ll need:

• Demonstrably strong understanding of enterprise technology solutions in a digital world.
• Skilled leader and staff manager, able to bring together, motivate, co-ordinate and develop a team effectively.
• Experience of setting, agreeing and implementing operational plans for a similar sized organisation encompassing the whole of IT.
• Knowledge and experience of project management theories and systems.
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills to grasp and convey the solutions to problems clearly to different audiences.
• Effective business partnership experience advising and shaping plans for non-IT leaders, excellent collaborative skills.

This is more than a tech leadership role it’s a chance to make a real difference in how we serve our members and stakeholders. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, innovation, and impact.

Benefits:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme