Systems Lead

Job Introduction

Sodexo are hiring a Systems Lead to join our IT team within a new contract based in Swindon.

This senior leadership role will work in partnership with a high-profile, blue light, service Organisation to provide application design, development, support, and reporting for an Integrated Property Services contract.  The key systems being deployed are an Integrated Workplace Facilities Management System (IBM TRIRIGA) and a Finance system (Premonition) supported through a common data environment hosted in Microsoft Azure and Power BI for integrated reporting.  

Reporting to the Operations Director, this role will manage the relationship and contracts with all internal and external systems providers and will drive innovation both into this service contract and across Sodexo’s Property Professional Services business. 

The post holder will also play a key role supporting Property Professional Services Senior Leadership Team in business development activities and provide leadership and strategic advice in relation to Systems Roadmap.

Our wealth of experience partnering Government Agencies means we are able to transfer best practices from the corporate sector to create better working environments in the public sector. We bring services that increase employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity to the public sector to help support government to deliver on its promised outcomes while reducing costs. Our goal is to improve service outcomes and reduce overall costs to the taxpayer.

Role Responsibility

• Oversee the maintenance and development of the Common Data Environment ensuring that the associated contractual reporting obligations are met. 
• Oversee the maintenance and development of interfaces to client and supplier systems promoting high quality interoperability to automate processes. 
• Oversee the development of systems ensuring robust and rigorous testing and release management protocols and processes. 
• Oversee the definition, Implementation and Reporting of Data Standard, including maintenance of the data model. 
• To manage and operate the IT systems to the Performance and Security standards. 
• Leads Integrator engagement at the joint Authority / Sodexo Technical Board 
• Lead the Systems team and report upwards to the Operations Director.​ 
• Ensure all support and application development processes and standard operating procedures are current and up to date. 
• Own the IT Service Solution and contribute to 6 monthly updates as required. 
• To actively participate in your community of practice, driving service innovation, supporting the evolution of Property Professional Services service offerings and the development of staff in your community.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

Professional: 

• Relevant degree and/or professional qualification although demonstrable track record and experience will take precedence  
• Proven experience in developing and supporting property systems 
• In depth knowledge of the operation, support and development of Integrated Workplace Facilities Management (IWFM) and Property Finance systems, experience in TRIRIGA desirable 
• Excellent knowledge of existing and emerging technologies in the Property sector 
• Highly skilled in designing technical architectures and integrating systems 

 
Personal:  

• Strong organisational skills & ability to prioritise & manage complex projects and administering work 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to work with people at all levels and across functions, communicating, listening and gathering information 
• Strategic thinker with a client focussed mind set and able to build client relationships at all levels 
• Using persuasion and influence to win support for the benefit of the business 
• Team leader, self-motivated, proactive and work well under pressure 
• Flexible and able to cope with ambiguity 
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with a strong focus on results 
• Work in such a way that upholds and promotes the client values of professionalism, integrity, courage and compassion. 

Applicants need to be eligible to pass security vetting carried out by the Client

Package Description

Competitive Salary plus benefits

Sodexo offers the best range of employee benefits on the market. From discounts that reduce the cost of the weekly shop, to exclusive deals on holidays and keeping active. Our award-winning employee benefits platform offers everything YOU need to make life that little bit better every day.

• Health and wellbeing incentives
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Flexible working considered
• Volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

All offers are subject to full security clearance checks

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence, and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory, and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business. We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process