IT Manager

Salary: £50,465 - 50,465 per year

Requirements:

• Experience of leading and developing an IT function and managing a team
• Strong technical knowledge
• Sound budget management skills
• Ability to manage projects from idea through to implementation
• Confident, values-led communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships and explain complex information clearly
• Ability to support others to perform well and influence positively at all levels
• Curiosity, strong organisation skills, a solutions-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience of working with healthcare systems, charity-sector applications or programme management would be an advantage
• A full, clean driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
• Ability to participate in an on-call rota
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Willingness to complete pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop our IT function
• Oversee the effective day-to-day operation, reliability, performance and security of our IT systems and services
• Work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across our hospice to shape our IT and data ambitions
• Develop practical business plans and ensure our systems support high-quality care and effective decision-making
• Manage IT service delivery, third-party supplier relationships, budgets, technical support arrangements, cyber security, business continuity and system improvement projects
• Provide supportive and effective people management for our IT team
• Set clear expectations, develop colleagues, encourage collaboration and lead in a way that reflects our hospice values
• Support colleagues across our organisation to make best use of technology through training, guidance and practical problem-solving

Technologies:

• Support
• Security

More:

We are St Catherines Hospice, a compassionate, committed and caring organisation supporting patients, families, colleagues and volunteers across our local community. We offer a supportive, purpose-driven environment where your expertise will be valued and where there is real scope to shape, improve and modernise how technology supports our services. This role involves working across multiple sites in our local community and includes participation in an on-call rota to support business continuity and the effective operation of IT services. We offer 36 days holiday including bank holidays, an extra wellbeing day for your birthday, up to 8% employer pension contributions, Blue Light Card discounts, discounted on-site meals, career development opportunities, life insurance and an employee assistance programme.

last updated 31 week of 2026