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Vacancy summary
- Director of IS - Business Solutions, London
- Website Coordinator, Sittingbourne
- ICT Support Technician, London
- Digital Unite Tutor, UK
- Hardware and Network Officer, Ethiopia
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Job Title: Director of IS - Business Solutions
Organisation: Cancer Research UK
Location: London
Website:
Cancer
Research UK jobs site
Salary: Competitive
Deadline for Applications: Sunday, 21st June 2009
Summary of organisation and role
An exciting opportunity has been created for a proven leader to work with their IS colleagues to shape and build an effective business focused Information Systems strategy for Cancer Research UK.
We are the world’s leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. Our income is over £470million and we fund the work of more than 4,500 researchers, doctors and nurses. Also with several million supporters we have a range of complex and diverse information needs from cutting edge bioinformatics to implementing an Oracle based CRM programme.
As Director of IS - Business Solutions you will lead a team that partners with our world-class scientists, fundraisers and corporate functions. Working closely with your colleagues throughout the department, you will deliver a business-wide Information Systems strategy that improves our capability to deliver IS programme and project components and supports key strategic technologies such as Oracle.
To meet this challenge, you will become the ambassador with our internal customers for all things IS within Cancer Research UK. Whether you’ve worked in CRM programmes, medical research, outsourcing or complex website development, you’ll need an excellent proven track record in IS leadership including change management as well as the confidence and knowledge to inspire trust and offer direction at all levels.
How to apply
Full details about the role and how to apply can be found on the Cancer Research UK jobs site.
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Job Title: Website Coordinator
Organisation: Kent CAN
Location: Sittingbourne
Website:
www.kentcan.org/spip.php?rubrique70
Salary: £23,500 (pro rata - 3 days per week)
Deadline for Applications: Monday, 22nd June 2009
Summary of organisation and role
KentCAN is a county level membership organisation which exists to support the Voluntary and Community Sector in Kent and Medway.
We have recently been successful in achieving funding from the Big Lottery BASIS Fund to deliver an exciting new project ‘Empowering the Voluntary and Community sector in Kent and Medway'. The Unite Programme is one strand of the project.
Purpose of the role
To coordinate the technical aspects of the development of a county-wide website, for Kent CAN and to provide on-site support for the development of member organisations’ websites.
Main responsibilities
- To coordinate the project in conjunction with the communications coordinator and the website development company ensuring initial development of the website.
- To maintain the KentCAN website and support its ongoing development.
- To work with voluntary and community sector bodies across the county to develop their own websites.
- To work with communications coordinator to produce a marketing and communications strategy for the project.
- To contribute to regular e bulletins as a means of communication with the KentCAN membership.
- Acts as liaison between the website developer, communications coordinator, CE and trustees of KentCAN
- Research and implement new methods of supporting the sector.
- Develop an ICT strategy for KentCAN
- Seek funding to sustain the project
How to apply
Full details about the role and how to apply can be found at www.kentcan.org/spip.php?rubrique70.
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Job Title: ICT Support Technician
Organisation: St Giles Trust
Location: London
Website:
www.stgilestrust.org.uk/VACANCIES/
Salary: NJC Scale Points 27-31 £25,997-£29,283 (depending on experience)
Deadline for Applications: 12.00pm, Monday 6th July 2009
Summary of organisation and role
St Giles Trust helps offenders and disadvantaged people by offering support services, advocacy and training. We’re an award winning, modern, innovative and flexible organisation and our work is life changing. We firmly believe that our clients are a part of the solution and they play a critical role in the delivery of our services.
This is a new role working within our Central Services Team in Camberwell, providing efficient and professional IT, Communications and Technical support to all staff across the Trust.
The main aim of the role is to set up and run an ICT Helpdesk, ensuring all queries are logged and resolved in the most efficient way, escalating issues where necessary. Role holders will also be involved in determining and managing planned installation and upgrades of information systems, and ICT Policy.
Candidates should have significant experience in a similar role within a small IT team, working on support with both IT and telephone systems. MCP or similar qualification is a definite advantage.
How to apply
Full details about the role and how to apply can be found at www.stgilestrust.org.uk/VACANCIES/.
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Job Title: Digital Unite Tutor
Organisation: Digital Unite
Location: UK
Website:
www.digitalunite.net
Salary: Self Employed
Deadline for Applications: None
Summary of organisation and role
Would you like to run your own business, as a Digital Unite Tutor? You won’t make a fortune, but it’s really rewarding helping older people get to grips with digital technology.
You’ll be part of a community of people doing the same thing, and you’ll have the Digital Unite Brand behind you.
Digital Unite will support you with training and advice on marketing and other aspects of being a freelance Tutor, and with learner materials that are only available to our Tutors.
How to apply
For more information please go to www.digitalunite.net or send a current CV to du@digitalunite.net.
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Job Title: Hardware and Network Officer
Organisation: VSO
Location: Ethiopia
Website:
www.vso.org.uk/itjobs
Salary: Voluntary / local living allowance (2 year contract)
Deadline for Applications: ongoing
Summary of organisation and role
VSO is looking for a number of IT Specialists to improve IT infrastructure and skills across several educational institutions in Ethiopia. Adwa College is one of those institutions, seeking an IT adviser to establish an effective network and train staff in basic IT skills and software packages. You’ll also ensure that some of your colleagues become self-sufficient in network development and hardware maintenance before the end of your placement.
The role involved general computer maintenance at the college, networking existing computers and providing training to the college community is basic IT skills.
You’ll need a degree level qualification and have experience of working in IT with database management, software and hardware development and management. This will include experience of network administration in a Windows server environment. The ability to train others in Microsoft Office programs and other basic IT skills is essential as are great team working and communication skills.
This is just one example of volunteer placements for experienced IT professionals that VSO urgently needs to fill. Placements last for 12 to 24 months and come with return flights, accommodation and a local living allowance.
How to apply
Full details about the role and how to apply can be found at www.vso.org.uk/itjobs.
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