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Data Integration Services Manager

Reference number: 
10706


Salary: 
£
41,079
 - £
43,704 p.a. inc.
Pay band: 
PO5
Category:
IT
Closing date:
15/12/2008
Location:
Elizabeth House

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To apply, download the information pack from above and application forms from the 'how to apply' link from the menu to the right. Return your completed application forms to resourcing@brent.gov.uk

 

We are committed to delivering excellent IT services to our internal user base and our citizens.We are looking for career-minded people who are enthusiastic, skilled and enjoy new challenges. By joining us, you can expect exposure to a wide variety of learning experiences - including the chance to work with new tools and systems. This is an opportunity to be part of a unit that is aiming to be the number one for innovation in local government IT.

 

We are aware that achieving our goals will be impossible without having well trained staff. As an authority we have Investors in People accreditation and are committed to staff development.We are embarking upon a wide range of exciting ventures including implementing ITIL standards and adopting SFIA (Skills Framework for the Information Age).

 

There is a large programme under way laying the foundation for business transformation.  This includes the roll out of IP telephony including Unified Messaging, achieving ISO27001 accreditation, developing a Client Index, implementing MS Exchange 2007 and carrying out a data rationalisation project that includes implementing SharePoint 2007. So, you'll be perfectly placed to add to your skills, knowledge and expertise.

 

The Data Integration Services Manager is primarily responsible for managing and co-ordinating the ongoing development of the Brent Information Hub. The Brent 'I-Hub' its at the centre of the Brent IT infrastructure and is used to link Brent systems and information together. It allows the re-use and sharing of data to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Brent business processes. It provides the foundations for all internal inter-system communication and for all citizen to Brent council interactions.

The role manages a small team of analysts who carry out technical support and development of the I-Hub and data integration in general. The team is also responsible for supporting many of the services available to Brent citizens on the Brent web site.

 

We are looking for someone who is able to fully understand business requirements and communicate clearly with officers at all levels of the Council. You will need to be able to develop information strategies and manage staff effectively in order to achieve targets defined in the IT Strategy.

 

You will need to have detailed knowledge of Customer Data Integration (CDI) and Master Data Management (MDM), a working knowledge of the Prince2 project management methodology and an understanding of ITIL service management. You will need experience of managing projects and managing a team of technical staff.

 
  
  • Applications are particularly welcome from people with a disability as they are under-represented.