SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS MANAGER
AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN IRISH EDUCATION
EDUCATE TOGETHER: CONTEXT
Educate Together is the representative body for Ireland’s
equality-based school network of * primary and
* post-primary schools. As a registered
charity, Educate Together has a strong reputation as an inclusive
educational organisation with the principles of equality, democracy
and child-centeredness at its core. We recognise the benefits of
diversity and welcome applications from people with minority
identities and/or backgrounds.
We are currently seeking a dynamic and committed individual with
strong IT, systems analysis and project management skills to lead on a
two-year project to overhaul IT systems in the Educate Together
national office. The Software Applications Manager will work with the
CEO leadership team and wider staff team to plan and implement changes
to our IT systems in order to maximise the efficiency and
effectiveness of national office functions, ensure digital security
and enable and support growth in the school network.
This role requires an enthusiastic self-starter with the drive and
skills to complete necessary improvements within the two-year
timeframe, and bring staff with them in the process, ensuring changes
are fully implemented, and efficient and user-friendly systems are in
place.
For the right person, there is the possibility that the role could
evolve in time in line with changing needs in the organisation and the
national office.
It is envisaged that this work will be done by a full-time staff
member who will quickly become familiar with our systems, business
needs and practices. However, we are open to proposals to complete
this work on a contract or consultancy basis. A four-day week could
also be considered.
Educate Together values diversity and welcomes applications from
people with minority identities and/or backgrounds.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR EDUCATE TOGETHER
The vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for the right person to
make a positive difference in education and equality in Ireland, and
to contribute towards the mission of one of Ireland’s most dynamic
and impactful charities. Working with Educate Together offers:
* Opportunity to work with a dynamic and effective team of committed
colleagues.
* Flexible working, with structured opportunities for hybrid working
and a time off in lieu (TOIL) system.
* Salary scales include annual increments (subject to satisfactory
performance).
* A matched company contribution of up to 5% of annual salary is
available (after probation), where employees choose to join a PRSA
pension plan.
* Generous leave entitlements, including 3 additional concessionary
days in December.
* An Employee Assistance Programme to support staff members’
wellbeing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with the CEO and leadership team to plan, manage and complete
a two-year project to review, overhaul and improve national office IT
and software systems;
* Manage a project to examine and improve or replace Educate
Together’s Salesforce CRM database, and to integrate this with other
systems in use as appropriate;
* Manage a project to plan and develop an information hub where
members (school boards and staff) can access information, resources
and training.
* Recommend, agree and implement changes to other software systems
and tools including Office *, SharePoint,
Moodle. payment platforms, financial and data security, ;
* Procure and manage suppliers as required, within an agreed budget;
* Develop robust policies, procedures and guidelines for the use of
IT and software in the national office;
* Provide training and support for national office staff, including
on implementation of any changes;
* Review and monitor security procedures;
* Other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time.
PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW.
LOCATION
Educate Together’s national office is based in Dublin city centre.
This role is open to an agreed level of hybrid working in line with
the company’s hybrid working policy.
APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates should apply by sending a one-page letter
outlining their suitability for this role, along with their CV (max 3
pages) to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY 2ND SEPTEMBER **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
Educate Together values diversity and welcomes applications from
people with minority identities and/or backgrounds.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
