Role: IT Consultant
Location: London
Job Type: Full-time; Permanent
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic IT Consultant to analyse, design, develop, configure, customise and support in-house systems. The successful candidate will have a proven track getting to the root of business requirements, running quality tender processes, assessing appropriate solutions and supporting implementation.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide strategic advice on using technology to achieve goals
- Manage IT initiatives and collaborate with in-house technical staff
- Design IT systems and networks ensuring the right architecture and functionality
- Support new technology implementation
- Train users in new and existing IT systems
- Provide assistance with technical issues
- Revise existing systems and suggest improvements
- Write reports and documentation
Person specification:
- Proven experience as IT Consultant
- BSc/BA in computer science, IT or relevant field; MSc/MBA in business will be a plus
- Professional certification (e.g. CompTIA A+) is an asset
Desirable skills / expertise:
- Ability to communicate effectively in both technical and non-technical terms
- Ability to coordinate resources across multiple projects within an IT function
- Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methods
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising department teams