Sanctuary in Devon is seeking a Head of Application Management to lead the organisation's business applications, ensuring reliability and security, and delivering strategic outcomes across teams. This full-time, hybrid role (home and occasional onsite) involves mentoring the applications team and shaping lifecycle processes, with responsibility for governance and vendor ecosystems. Salary is £63,813 per year; closing date 2 August 2026.
16/07/2026
Full time
Sanctuary in Devon is seeking a Head of Application Management to lead the organisation's business applications, ensuring reliability and security, and delivering strategic outcomes across teams. This full-time, hybrid role (home and occasional onsite) involves mentoring the applications team and shaping lifecycle processes, with responsibility for governance and vendor ecosystems. Salary is £63,813 per year; closing date 2 August 2026.
Applying for - Head of Application Management Job Type: Perm Description: Head of Application Management These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an outstanding opportunity for a self motivated and highly professional individual with exceptional analytical, collaborative and interpersonal skills to join the Leadership Team, as Head of Application Management. Position: Head of Application Management Location: Devon/Hybrid (This is a hybrid working position, combining home and occasional onsite working under the guiding principles for such roles. The working pattern and requirement for site attendance (for essential meetings) will be agreed between the line manager and post-holder) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £63,813 annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 2 August 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible. About the Role As Head of Application Management, you will be responsible for the leadership, strategic direction and effective delivery of all business applications used across the Sanctuary, ensuring these are reliable, secure and support operational and strategic goals. Within this multifunctional and rewarding role, you will lead, support and develop the application management team so they can deliver a high-quality and customer-focused service, fostering a collaborative working culture, encouraging innovation and shared problem-solving. Your principal duties and responsibilities will include: Leading the development and delivery of an application management strategy, ensuring it supports the current and future needs of the organisation. Establishing clear processes for the full lifecycle of applications, including acquisition, development, maintenance, and retirement. Overseeing the performance, availability, and reliability of all business critical applications, ensuring services run smoothly and efficiently and support business continuity and the delivery of organisational objectives. Ensuring effective incident, problem, and change management processes so that application issues are resolved promptly and downtime is minimised. Building strong working relationships across the Sanctuary, acting as the main point of contact for application related advice, priorities and improvement. Ensuring applications comply with regulatory requirements, data protection obligations, and security standards. Identifying and managing risks related to application services, implementing appropriate controls and mitigation strategies. About You We are looking for someone who has: Proven experience of leading application management or enterprise systems teams. A strong understanding of ITIL, DevOps, and Agile methodologies. Familiarity with SFIA framework and digital transformation principles. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven strategic thinking and decision making skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Practical experience of managing complex application landscapes and vendor ecosystems. Benefits include: Competitive pension. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation Join one of the UK's largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Application Management, Systems Management, Director of Application Management, Application Management Director. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
16/07/2026
Full time
Applying for - Head of Application Management Job Type: Perm Description: Head of Application Management These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an outstanding opportunity for a self motivated and highly professional individual with exceptional analytical, collaborative and interpersonal skills to join the Leadership Team, as Head of Application Management. Position: Head of Application Management Location: Devon/Hybrid (This is a hybrid working position, combining home and occasional onsite working under the guiding principles for such roles. The working pattern and requirement for site attendance (for essential meetings) will be agreed between the line manager and post-holder) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £63,813 annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 2 August 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible. About the Role As Head of Application Management, you will be responsible for the leadership, strategic direction and effective delivery of all business applications used across the Sanctuary, ensuring these are reliable, secure and support operational and strategic goals. Within this multifunctional and rewarding role, you will lead, support and develop the application management team so they can deliver a high-quality and customer-focused service, fostering a collaborative working culture, encouraging innovation and shared problem-solving. Your principal duties and responsibilities will include: Leading the development and delivery of an application management strategy, ensuring it supports the current and future needs of the organisation. Establishing clear processes for the full lifecycle of applications, including acquisition, development, maintenance, and retirement. Overseeing the performance, availability, and reliability of all business critical applications, ensuring services run smoothly and efficiently and support business continuity and the delivery of organisational objectives. Ensuring effective incident, problem, and change management processes so that application issues are resolved promptly and downtime is minimised. Building strong working relationships across the Sanctuary, acting as the main point of contact for application related advice, priorities and improvement. Ensuring applications comply with regulatory requirements, data protection obligations, and security standards. Identifying and managing risks related to application services, implementing appropriate controls and mitigation strategies. About You We are looking for someone who has: Proven experience of leading application management or enterprise systems teams. A strong understanding of ITIL, DevOps, and Agile methodologies. Familiarity with SFIA framework and digital transformation principles. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven strategic thinking and decision making skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Practical experience of managing complex application landscapes and vendor ecosystems. Benefits include: Competitive pension. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation Join one of the UK's largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Application Management, Systems Management, Director of Application Management, Application Management Director. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Carer Support Wiltshire is seeking a Head of Infrastructure and Security to lead the strategic direction, design and delivery of the technology infrastructure and security capabilities. You will ensure IT services are secure, resilient and scalable in support of the organisation's priorities. The role oversees networks, servers, storage and cloud platforms; leads cybersecurity initiatives; maintains governance, risk management and regulatory compliance; and manages a team across remote and
12/07/2026
Full time
Carer Support Wiltshire is seeking a Head of Infrastructure and Security to lead the strategic direction, design and delivery of the technology infrastructure and security capabilities. You will ensure IT services are secure, resilient and scalable in support of the organisation's priorities. The role oversees networks, servers, storage and cloud platforms; leads cybersecurity initiatives; maintains governance, risk management and regulatory compliance; and manages a team across remote and
Head of Infrastructure and Security Job Type: Perm Location: Devon/Hybrid (This is a hybrid working position combining home and occasional onsite working under the guiding principles for such roles. The working pattern and requirement for site attendance for essential meetings will be agreed between line manager and post-holder). Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £63,813 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 2 August 2026 (the role may close earlier than advertised; please apply promptly). About the Role As Head of Infrastructure and Security, you will lead the strategic direction, design, and delivery of the technology infrastructure and security capabilities, ensuring that IT infrastructure services are secure, resilient, and scalable and aligned with business needs. Your principal duties and responsibilities include overseeing robust cybersecurity measures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding effective governance to manage risk and optimise performance, directly contributing to the delivery of the organisation's strategic priorities. Developing and implementing infrastructure and security strategies aligned with organisational goals, ensuring technology platforms are efficient and capable of supporting future growth and innovation. Providing expert advice on emerging technologies and security threats to inform strategic planning related to digital investment and risk mitigation. Overseeing the design, operation, maintenance and optimisation of networks, servers, storage, and cloud platforms and related services, ensuring these are resilient and efficient. Leading cybersecurity initiatives including conducting risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response. Establishing, maintaining and continuously improving IT governance frameworks, including policies, processes, standards and controls that support secure and effective service delivery. Managing audits, ensuring findings are addressed, risks mitigated and the organisation remains fully compliant with data protection legislation and cybersecurity expectations. Leading, supporting and developing infrastructure and security teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. About You We are looking for a candidate who has: Experience in senior IT leadership roles within infrastructure and security domains. A strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices. Proven experience of managing hybrid environments, including on premises and cloud technologies. Working experience of aligning IT infrastructure and security initiatives with organisational objectives. Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language. An analytical approach to solving complex technical and security challenges. Benefits Competitive pension. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 days after each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan. Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation Join one of the UK's largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
10/07/2026
Full time
Head of Infrastructure and Security Job Type: Perm Location: Devon/Hybrid (This is a hybrid working position combining home and occasional onsite working under the guiding principles for such roles. The working pattern and requirement for site attendance for essential meetings will be agreed between line manager and post-holder). Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £63,813 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 2 August 2026 (the role may close earlier than advertised; please apply promptly). About the Role As Head of Infrastructure and Security, you will lead the strategic direction, design, and delivery of the technology infrastructure and security capabilities, ensuring that IT infrastructure services are secure, resilient, and scalable and aligned with business needs. Your principal duties and responsibilities include overseeing robust cybersecurity measures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding effective governance to manage risk and optimise performance, directly contributing to the delivery of the organisation's strategic priorities. Developing and implementing infrastructure and security strategies aligned with organisational goals, ensuring technology platforms are efficient and capable of supporting future growth and innovation. Providing expert advice on emerging technologies and security threats to inform strategic planning related to digital investment and risk mitigation. Overseeing the design, operation, maintenance and optimisation of networks, servers, storage, and cloud platforms and related services, ensuring these are resilient and efficient. Leading cybersecurity initiatives including conducting risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response. Establishing, maintaining and continuously improving IT governance frameworks, including policies, processes, standards and controls that support secure and effective service delivery. Managing audits, ensuring findings are addressed, risks mitigated and the organisation remains fully compliant with data protection legislation and cybersecurity expectations. Leading, supporting and developing infrastructure and security teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. About You We are looking for a candidate who has: Experience in senior IT leadership roles within infrastructure and security domains. A strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices. Proven experience of managing hybrid environments, including on premises and cloud technologies. Working experience of aligning IT infrastructure and security initiatives with organisational objectives. Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language. An analytical approach to solving complex technical and security challenges. Benefits Competitive pension. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 days after each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan. Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation Join one of the UK's largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.