Head of Information Services

Special European Union Programmes Body; Belfast; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body for European initiatives is looking for a Head of Information Services. This senior role reports to the Director of Corporate Services and requires strategic oversight of Information Technology and Management functions. Responsibilities include maximizing IT usage, ensuring compliance with UK/EU GDPR, and aligning technology with strategic requirements. The position promotes collaboration between IT and Information Management, driving efficiencies and continuous improvement for EU funded projects, specifically within the PEACEPLUS Programme.

Qualifications

• Senior role requiring strategic responsibility for Information Technology and Information Management.
• Experience with UK/EU GDPR regulations and information security standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the maximization of Information Technology use within SEUPB.
• Support compliance with Records Management processes and procedures.

Job description

Summary of Job

The Information Services unit at the Special EU Programmes Body supports the vision and strategic priorities of the body by providing both Information Technology and Information Management service to support our staff, customers, contractors, and our wider stakeholders. The IT and IM resources provide a wide array of technological and information management and security compliance services; these services are key to supporting the successful delivery of EU funded projects the PEACEPLUS Programme. The Head of Information Services is a senior role that reports to the Director of Corporate Services. This role has a strategic responsibility for both Information Technology and Information Management functions. This role will have responsibility to ensure SEUPB maximises the use of Information Technology and aligns technology with the requirements of recently developed strategies. The role also has the added responsibility of ensuring the Information Management unit supports SEUPB for compliance with UK/EU GDPR regulations, Records Management processes and procedures and compliance with information security standards such as ISO27001.

Main Purpose

Information Services holds a critical responsibility within SEUPB. This function strengthens collaboration between the Information Management and Information Technology teams, creating a unified and more collaborative service for all aspects of information management supported by technology. By promoting joined-up thinking and eliminating duplication, the unit will build on the recent change vision and play a key role in identifying efficiencies and driving continuous improvement.