Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a charity on its digital transformation journey?
About Pilotlight:
Pilotlight is a charity that amplifies the impact charities, business and individuals can bring to make a better world. Since 1996, we’ve helped over 1,000 charities who tackle social disadvantage to ignite change that lasts.
We do it by bringing charities together with business and business experts who can tackle the pressing issues charities are facing. We manage the relationship between business and charities to maximise the impact they bring. We increase the impact of individuals by bringing them new experiences, perspectives and learning. We increase the impact of organisations by exposing their talent to new situations and challenges. We increase the impact of charities by giving them the expertise and resources they need.
As a result, we amplify the good work that’s done in the world.
About the role:
As Systems & IT Manager, you will take a leading role not only in ensuring that our IT platforms and systems are fit-for-purpose on a day-to-day basis, but also in continuously developing, adapting and improving them in order for us to grow and scale the organisation in line with our strategic objectives.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will work with them to further develop our technology roadmap and identify areas for development as well as working across teams to understand priorities and support them to implement solutions.
You will act as a Salesforce Manager helping us to finalise the first phase of our upgrade project and look to continuously strengthen the way we use it to support our operations, how it integrates with other systems and to provide effective stakeholder and data management.
The ideal candidate will have worked in similar role, providing leadership in introducing and managing technology solutions and systems. A strong ability to communicate effectively with non-technical colleagues and stakeholders is essential to succeeding in this position. With a strong solution-orientated approach the preferred applicant will be comfortable delivering several concurrent projects at any one time.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented, friendly team in a fast paced environment to play a role in Pilotlight’s ambitious plans.
Reporting to: Head of Operations
Location: Our beautiful main office is in London and we have desk space in Birmingham. For London based colleagues, we operate a Flexible Working Policy and up to 3 days/week can be home-based. For colleagues outside of London, regular travel to the London office will be required.
Starting Salary: £44,000-£49,000 pa + excellent benefits
Contract: Full time, permanent (however we are open to part time or job share options)
Closing date for applications: 17 July 2023
Interview process: We will be reviewing applications and carrying out interviews on a rolling basis. Should we find the right candidate we may appoint before the closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
- If you are successful, we may arrange a time to carry out an initial informal video call.
- First round interviews will be conducted virtually at a mutually convenient time.
- Successful candidates may be invited for a second round interview in person at our office in central London.