IT Manager, ARIA
£60k
+ Discretionary bonus.
More information about location
3 days a week in office (Kings X, London)
Science-focused R&D funding agency
Job no longer available
Science-focused R&D funding agency
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
£60k
+ Discretionary bonus.
More information about location
3 days a week in office (Kings X, London)
21-100 employees
Company mission
To fund scientists and engineers so they can pursue research at the edge of the possible.
Role
Who you are
- A successful candidate will bring many of the following skills/experience to the role:
- Experienced IT Manager with a strong grasp of office IT infrastructure, implementing IT policies and driving security measures
- A proven track record in managing outsourced providers and vendors, including SLA monitoring and contract oversight
- Ability to technically assess tools and systems against data and security requirements
- Excellent problem-solving, communication abilities, and experience in developing IT documentation and training
- Knowledgeable in relevant regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, NCSC cyber assessment framework, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO27001)
What the job involves
- As our IT Manager, you'll champion the reliability and security of our technology landscape through strong vendor management and effective infrastructure oversight, empowering our team with effective and compliant IT resources
- You'll lead technical assessments, optimise assets, contribute to IT strategy and governance, and manage initiatives to maintain a robust security posture and data protection awareness across the organisation
- This role will report into the Information, Data and Insights Lead
- Vendor Management:
- Act as the primary point of contact for the outsourced IT service provider, coordinating all activities to oversee and maintain all office IT infrastructure (hardware, software, networks, cloud-based systems)
- Monitor service performance, SLAs, and contractual obligations, proactively addressing issues to ensure consistent service delivery
- Ensure delivery of technical support to all end-users is timely and effective
- Asset Assessment & Management:
- Provide technical expertise to all IT procurement processes (hardware, software, services) and lead technical assessments of new applications and systems
- Actively manage IT assets and subscriptions, disabling unnecessary tools and ensuring live assets remain compliant with security and data protection requirements and regulations
- Maintain a real-time, documented asset inventory, including system configurations and associated risk profiles
- IT Policies, Procedures & Governance:
- Contribute to the development and execution of the IT strategy
- Develop and maintain IT documentation (policies, procedures, knowledge bases)
- Proactively identify IT gaps and drive improvements for a robust IT management system
- Manage IT audits effectively and implement all necessary corrective actions
- Cyber Security & Data Protection:
- Oversee outsourced IT security implementation and incident response, ensuring compliance with policies and timely resolution of issues
- Contribute to the cybersecurity strategy and monitor the outsourced provider's performance against security standards and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with the DPO to ensure all IT practices adhere to data protection regulations and maintain organisational awareness
- Onboarding, Offboarding & Awareness:
- Manage and refine IT onboarding/offboarding and ongoing IT training for staff and partners
- Maintain a high level of organisational awareness regarding information security and data protection, and contribute to reviews and reporting
Salary benchmarks
Our take
ARIA, also known as the Advanced Research and Invention Agency, is an investment agency that supports ambitious, cutting-edge science and technology projects with the hope to “transcend conventional limits”.
For innovation to keep moving at the pace we've become accustomed to, a lot of organisation, research and funding is required. ARIA, which is government funded, sets out to find projects that will have the most public benefit and impact. It's backed by an £800mn budget and is targeting areas such as artificial intelligence, neuroscience and materials.
Drawing inspiration from successful US counterparts like Darpa and Arpa-E, ARIA aims to act outside of traditional bureaucratic constraints. Despite facing criticism for its delayed launch, the initiative reflects a refreshing departure from the norm and we’re excited to see what the company's future holds.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Company benefits
- Discretionary performance related pay arrangements
- 25 days annual leave provision, with the option to buy/sell an additional 5 days
- Hybrid working arrangements; 60% in office / 40% at home
- Supportive environment for learning and development opportunities
- Enhanced family leave arrangements
- A free and confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme
- 2 days of paid volunteer days
- 5% defined contribution pension scheme with Smart Pension
- An excellent office location in Kings X, London
Company HQ
London, UK
Leadership
Ilan Gur
(CEO)Schmidt Futures Innovation Fellow. Previously Founder and CEO of Activate.org, and Founder of Cyclotron Road through Berkeley Lab.
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