Head of Infrastructure - Business Information Technology Office (BIT)

Do you want to work in a strategic leadership role in IT? Now is your chance!

We’re offering an excellent opportunity to join the Scottish Parliament working as Head of Infrastructure in our Business Information Technology Office (BIT).

As Head of Infrastructure, you’ll be a key member of the senior IT leadership team in the Parliament and will actively contribute to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide digital strategy.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the IT infrastructure strategy is fully aligned and positioned to deliver compelling business value.

We’re looking for you to bring your experience, knowledge and future vision to transform the infrastructure function including its strategy, operating model, product and service offerings, and workforce.

You’ll be a senior stakeholder in all relationships with externally sourced infrastructure operations and will help shape future sourcing strategies to deliver value to the organisation.

The successful candidiate will have a deep understanding of infrastructure technologies, have experience of leading technical teams, and the ability to engage and work with colleagues across the organisation at all levels to deliver change, outstanding customer service and service delivery.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Minority Ethnic background and candidates with a disability. All appointments will be made on merit. We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.

We offer a great range of benefits including: 41.5 leave days (including public holidays), flexible working, paid professional subscriptions, family-friendly policies, Season Ticket advance loans, an onsite gym facility, Health and Wellbeing Schemes including discounted gym membership, a confidential counselling and information service, and the Cycle to Work Scheme.

You’ll also have the opportunity to join the Alpha Civil Service pension scheme, where we’ll offer you an employer contribution of 28.97% of your basic salary.

For full information about this role and to apply for this job please visit our careers page. Please visit the recruitment process to further understand our application process and gain some hints and tips on your application.