Head of IT & Systems

Housing co; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 59,000 - GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in Glasgow is looking for an experienced Head of IT & Systems. This full-time role involves leading the digital strategy, overseeing major projects, and managing cyber security and business continuity. The ideal candidate has significant IT leadership experience, a strong grasp of infrastructure security, and excellent skills in Microsoft 365. This position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact for staff and the community.

Benefits

40 days leave

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in IT leadership, systems administration, digital transformation and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure security, cyber security and data management best practice.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and licenses.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Experience within social housing is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver our ICT & Digital Strategy, ensuring systems are modern, secure and efficient.
• Oversee a major Finance System replacement project.
• Manage cyber security, risk, GDPR compliance, and business continuity planning.
• Maximise use of key business systems and Microsoft 365.
• Lead and develop the IT team, manage suppliers and ensure strong service delivery standards.

Skills

IT leadership

Systems administration

Digital transformation

Project delivery

Infrastructure security

Cyber security

Data management best practice

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft 365 services

Job description

Overview

Head of IT & Systems (Full Time/Permanent)

(Hours of Work: 35 hours per week) Salary £59,443 - £62,974 (from 1st April 2026) 40 days leave (inclusive of statutory leave) Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Southside Housing Association is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of IT & Systems to lead our digital strategy, infrastructure, cyber security, and business systems. You’ll play a key role in modernising our technology landscape and ensuring staff have the tools and support needed to deliver excellent services to our communities.

If you like to work in a fast moving environment with a varied workload and have excellent organisational and communication skills this could be for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver our ICT & Digital Strategy, ensuring systems are modern, secure and efficient.
• Oversee a major Finance System replacement project, including process mapping, procurement, implementation and governance.
• Manage cyber security, risk, GDPR compliance and business continuity planning across the organisation.
• Maximise use of key business systems and Microsoft 365, including SharePoint development and training roll-outs.
• Lead and develop the IT team, manage suppliers and ensure strong service delivery standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in IT leadership, systems administration, digital transformation and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure security, cyber security and data management best practice.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and licenses.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Experience within social housing is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of Southside’s digital capability, lead major change, and make a meaningful impact for our staff, tenants and wider community.

To apply

• Download the recruitment pack from our website and go to current vacancies. If you need assistance with downloading the pack, please send an email to [e-mail] and a member of staff will get back to you at the earliest opportunity.

• Your up to date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 500 words
• Completed Equalities monitoring form

Please note that your supporting statement must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements noted within the job description and person specification outlined in the Recruitment Pack.

The Association is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date for Applications 12 noon on Wednesday 18th February 2026
Interviews will be held on: Friday 27th February or 2nd March 2026