Chief IT Officer

This is a senior management role to take forward our rapidly growing, group-wide, systems across multiple countries. You will oversee the development and implementation of applications and technology to support the company's long-term mission and goals.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities: As a department leader, uphold the moral and spiritual standards required of Christian leaders, in relation to each area of their work and their lives in general. Serve as a key participant in management meetings, championing IT development, and addressing issues openly and quickly. Driving the innovation and advancement of our websites (currently five, across 3 countries) working with and directing our outsourced web developers. IT budget management. Assisting the development of our digital marketing strategy, working with outsourced marketing agencies. The security and backup of equipment and data in the system. Effectively manage the IT team. Implement and manage technical systems for E-commerce (e.g. ONIX, EDI). Secondary Responsibilities: To monitor and coordinate cost-effective systems, computing, and telecommunications programs. The automation of daily tasks, and data feeds, warehouse management solutions, and improving network and communication capabilities. Create and maintain computer systems documentation. Programming, troubleshooting, special reports, and systems design. Provide technical support for company personnel, and ensure all IT software/hardware is fit for purpose and cost efficient. Instruct and train 10ofThose personnel in basic operating procedures. Maintain and develop company databases and software licenses.

Required skills

Core competencies: Senior-level experience in IT and E-commerce. Expert knowledge to identify opportunities for change and the ability to lead the team in executing it. The ability to assess creative ideas and have the technical ability to lead the team to implement them. Helps to determine new, creative ways to employ teams on projects and distribute responsibilities. Assesses training needs and select training tools to develop the team. Excellent at delivering to time and budget Qualifications and Experience: 5+ years of IT experience in a small to medium-sized company. Education to a Bachelor's Degree level or above in a relevant field. Able to demonstrate experience of leading IT innovation and creativity. Proven coding experience as well as cloud-tech experience. A successful track record managing IT staff, outside contractors, and vendors, and strong project management experience. Personal Qualities: Pleasing personal demeanour with a willing servant's heart. Driven, creative, energetic, organised, timely, inquisitive and excellent in execution. In full agreement with the company's ethos and goals.

Other

Company Description: 10ofThose is Christian book retailer and publisher, based near Preston, UK, and Louisville, USA. We passionately believe in the role that books can play in discipleship and evangelism. Under God we are seeking to rapidly expand the reach of our ministry across multiple continents. The IT Manager will be responsible for the team delivering excellence and innovation in all technology aspects of the company. You will lead and grow a team (currently three staff plus additional contractors) responsible for: - Web development - Software - Automation - Online data - Networks - Cyber security This role reports to: UK CEO Location: 10ofThose HQ in Leyland. Hours: Full time Benefits: Good holiday provision; an annual mission grant; excellent staff discount. You will be part of an innovative, growing, and highly exciting ministry. Start date: As soon as possible. Application Closing Date: 2nd August 2024 Advert may be closed early if the right candidate is found. To apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would believe you are a good fit for the role to the UK CEO: rory@10ofthose.com, copying in the President: jonathan@10ofthose.com