It's an exciting time to beat Softcat, one of the UK's most successful technology solutions businesses.We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first.We've reached the £1 billion+ parevenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK and picked up a series of industry awards. We've got even biggerplans for the future. So, if you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more from your career.
The Office of the CTO – Now, next, and beyond
The OCTO is responsible for delivering world-class technology market insights and guidance to our customers and internal stakeholders. We work with sales, services, vendors, customers, partners, analysts and Softcat's leadership teams to ensure that our propositions and capabilities remain relevant now and into the future.
In this senior role, w e are looking for a high impact , highly collaborative and highly experienced technology leader and Workspace expert to o wn the technology decisions for our Workspace proposition .
Workspace at Softcat is focused on the modernisation , optimisation and supply of workspace technology products, services and solutions to enable customers to achieve business outcomes such as; reduced TCO, improved digital experiences, reduced risk and accelerated business transformation. The core workspace technology disciplines include end-user computing, communication and collaboration, IT service management and IT asset management . The core services disciplines include advisory, architecture, engineering , support and managed services.
As a member of the Workspace Technology Tower Council (TTC) , Product Council and Services Council , you will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that our proposition and execution is effective in the short-term, built for l ong -term success , and is change-ready .
- Acting as an ambassador for Softcat's values (passion, fun, intelligence, responsibility, and community)
- Providing technology market insights and guidance for the Workspace TTC, and the Softcat leadership teams
- Identifying common customer problems and opportunities that will gain mainstream technology and services adoption
- Selecting the products and services that address those problems
- Planning the successful customer engagement journey through Softcat
- Creating simple stories that bring this to life for our sellers and customers
What we need from you:
- Will possess strong knowledge and have working experience across the workspace technology and service disciplines, listed in the previous paragrap h
- Will be a determined positive energising collaborator, who will set a clear and simple vision, will initiate and build trust amongst co lleagues , customers and partners
- I s comfortable with passionate debate and making decisions
- I s confident presenting to business and technical audiences
- H as a get it done , get it done together, and get it done well attitude
Above all, you will obsess over customer and colleague engagement, to ensure every interaction proves that we care.
We also acknowledgethattheconfidencegap and imposter syndrome are a real thing andcanget in thewayof us meeting fantastic talent.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
- Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
- Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs
Working with us
Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives,and embraces every background.
If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Anyinformation you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/
Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authenticallyyouas possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Marlow, Newcastle, South Coast
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefits include:
Pension
Share incentive plan
Life Assurance
Holiday
Trips
Vouchers
Partner/family Benefits
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support
Pension
Share incentive plan
Life Assurance
Holiday
Trips
Vouchers
Partner/family Benefits
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support
Pension
Share incentive plan
Life Assurance
Holiday
Trips
Vouchers
Partner/family Benefits
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support
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Chief Technologist - Workspace in Manchester employer: Softcat plc
At Softcat, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and innovative employer, where collaboration and enthusiasm are at the heart of our work culture. As a Programme Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects within a dynamic team, while benefiting from our commitment to professional development and a competitive salary package. Our inclusive environment fosters individuality and diverse perspectives, ensuring that every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
