Head of IT & Systems

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 59,000 - GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association based in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Head of IT & Systems to lead their digital strategy and infrastructure. The successful candidate will manage cyber security, oversee a Finance System replacement, and ensure the effective use of key business systems. With a focus on delivering excellent services, this full-time role demands strong IT leadership skills and experience in digital transformation. A CI must have excellent communication abilities and the capacity to engage with stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

40 days leave

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Significant experience in IT leadership.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure security.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver our ICT & Digital Strategy.
• Oversee Finance System replacement project.
• Manage cyber security and GDPR compliance.

Skills

IT leadership

Systems administration

Digital transformation

Project delivery

Infrastructure security

Cyber security

Data management best practice

Microsoft 365 services

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

(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

Job Type: Full Time

Southside Housing Association seeks 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.

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.

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.

How to Apply

To apply: Download the recruitment pack by going to our website and clicking on 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
• 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

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Email address: [e-mail]