Richard Baxter

As Head of Information Technology at Inspace Limited between 2004 and 2008 I was responsible for managing all corporate IT services, including business systems, infrastructure & support services. I controlled the delivery of business-critical services to over 2,200 end users within a specialist provider of social & affordable housing.

Responsible for all aspects of corporate business systems, managing the development of enterprise-wide IT/IS applications including major ERP solutions from suppliers such as SAP and CODA.

Responsible for leading development of IT systems for the UK, France and Belgium-based operations. Leadership of a multi-functional team of 25+ IT staff, based across offices in the UK, Italy and Germany. Direct management of applications development & support staff, controlling a department budget of $6m. Successfully led definition of the European systems development strategy across 9+ European countries

Responsible for all aspects of IT/IS systems management within a major UK mutual insurance business. Control of all new developments & enhancements, enterprise-wide. Leadership, management and control of a multi-functional team of 35+ staff, providing IT/IS services.

Responsible for the ongoing development of pension quotation systems, delivered across the business. Leadership, management and motivation of a multi-functional team of up to 5 technical & support staff. Project planning, analysis, development, implementation & resource deployment management activities

Computer Operations Shift Leader and part-time Programmer