Rick Smith

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Head Of IT Systems and Data @ Fairhive Homes Limited
Hemel Hempstead, GB
Rick Smith's Location
Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Rick Smith

Head of IT with over 30 years experience of working within IT and 16 years within a Senior ICT Management role. I have managed many ICT projects including new Housing Management Systems, Server Room installs and upgrades, telephony updates, building moves and major system upgrades including installing new Finance System.I currently work at the Fairhive Homes Housing, overseeing all things IT.I set up the Fairhive’s ICT Department (both physical systems and the team infrastructure ) and created and responsible for updating all the relevant ICT and data security strategies, policies and procedures.

Rick Smith's Current Company Details
Fairhive Homes Limited

Fairhive Homes Limited

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Head Of IT Systems and Data
Hemel Hempstead, GB
Rick Smith Work Experience Details
  • Fairhive Homes Limited
    Head Of It Systems And Data
    Fairhive Homes Limited
    Hemel Hempstead, Gb
  • Fairhive Homes Limited
    Head Of It Systems And Data
    Fairhive Homes Limited Apr 2006 - Present
    Aylesbury
    Currently run IT Department for Fairhive Homes Limited and part of its Senior Management Team.In the last couple of years we renamed from Aylesbury Vale Housing Trust to Fairhive Homes and had Buckinghamshire Housing Association merge into us .The commitment is not just to provide a good technical infrastructure and service but to all provide high level customer care.The team now is made of 14 FTE staff and we run VMware, Virtual Servers, VOIP, Windows Server platforms, 10zig thin client with Horizon used for remote access., full mobile working for our Repairs Operatives including stock replenishment and allowing tenants to book appointments online.My role involves:- Producing and reviewing ICT Strategy and Policy documents - Provide secure, reliable network and systems for Fairhives 280 staff-The provision of robust, reliable and appropriate solutions for Fairhive.- Ensuring upgrades and enhancements are undertaken in a timely manner.- Data Security and ensuring that users understand their responsibilities - Data Protection (including the General Data Protection Regulation) and Data Protection Officer- Manage technology and business systems projects on behalf of Fairhive- Work with the business to ensure information requirements are identified, prioritised, analysed and implemented to agreed timescales and in line with the Trust's business plans.- Undertake detailed technical evaluations of products and services- Ensure full ICT Disaster recovery plan in place and fully tested- Part of the Senior Management Team helping to set vision and direction.Also overseen the merger of Buckinghamshire Housing Association data into our system / databases.Currently reviewing all our systems and implementing new Agile IT workplan covering 7 streams and over 40 projects.
  • Aylesbury Vale District Council
    It Manager (Housing)
    Aylesbury Vale District Council May 1999 - Jul 2006
    • Responsible for all IT within the Housing Department• Tendered for and project managed implementation of new Housing Repairs System.• Purchase of all IT Equipment for Housing• Project managed year 2000 compliance project, successfully completed.• Help Desk support to end users• Project management and implementation of new releases and bug fixes.• Testing of new releases
  • Aylesbury Vale District Council
    It Business Analyst - Part Time Secondment
    Aylesbury Vale District Council Nov 2002 - Nov 2003
    • Implementation of new intranet for business including CRM functionality.• Business Analyst for multi Council project (involving 4 District Councils and the County Council) for joint out of hours call centre. • Role also included Investigating and documenting Aylesbury Vale District Council’s Departmental requirements regarding IT, providing investigative and technical briefs and looking at ways in which Information Technology could be used to improve efficiency
  • Buckinghamshire County Council
    Assistant Systems Administrator
    Buckinghamshire County Council Nov 1994 - May 1999
    • Day to day responsibility for the Social Services Information Database• Project management and implementation of new releases and bug fixes.• Worked with supplier and users on the development of new modules, specification of requirements and testing of beta releases• Training of end users and of training staff• Responsible for data security of system and Change Control• Help Desk Support to end users
  • Buckinghamshire County Council
    Purchasing Officer (Education)
    Buckinghamshire County Council Feb 1994 - Nov 1994
    Purchased school equipment such as chairs, tables, kilns, etc. as required for the schools in Buckinghamshire as well as arranging delivery and equipment of temporary buildings.
  • Buckinghamshire County Council
    Assistant Sites Officer
    Buckinghamshire County Council Jun 1993 - Feb 1994
    Responsible for wayleaves, easements, boundaries and playgrounds for Buckinghamshire County Council's schools. Also responsible for Caretakers houses, including rent collection and repairs.
  • Buckinghamshire County Council
    Administrative Officer
    Buckinghamshire County Council Aug 1990 - Jun 1993
    Worked in the Client Support Services within the Eduction Department. I was responsible for the administration of the Caretaking, Cleaning and Grounds Maintenance contracts, putting together an IT solution to keep track of over £15 millions worth of contracts.

Rick Smith Education Details

  • Dacorum College, Hemel Hempstead
    Dacorum College, Hemel Hempstead
  • Tring School
    Tring School

Frequently Asked Questions about Rick Smith

What company does Rick Smith work for?

Rick Smith works for Fairhive Homes Limited

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Rick Smith's current role is Head Of IT Systems and Data.

What schools did Rick Smith attend?

Rick Smith attended Dacorum College, Hemel Hempstead, Tring School.

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