Head of Infrastructure Technology

University Positions; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

35 days leave

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University is seeking a Head of Infrastructure Technology to lead the strategic direction, delivery and enhancement of the university's digital infrastructure and research platforms. You will oversee architecture, roadmaps, engineering, operations and 2nd/3rd line service delivery to ensure high performance and security across campuses.

The role reports to the Deputy Director of Digital Technologies and requires collaboration with central research teams and academic schools.

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure architecture, roadmaps, engineering and operations.
• Strong focus on performance, reliability and security across campuses.
• Collaborative work with central research teams and academic schools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, delivery and operation of modern, resilient infrastructure platforms across the University.
• Provide strategic oversight of research infrastructure technology capabilities.
• Ensure high levels of performance, reliability and security across all campuses.

Job description

Work at the cutting edge of digital innovation.

Doing things differently.

Head of Infrastructure Technology

£62,000 - £75,000 p.a. pro rata

Full time/Permanent

About The Role

The Head of Infrastructure Technology is responsible for the strategic direction, delivery and continuous enhancement of NTU's digital infrastructure estate, core platforms and research infrastructure technology. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Digital Technologies, this role oversees the design, delivery and operation of modern, resilient and scalable infrastructure platforms that support the University's education and research objectives. The post-holder is responsible for infrastructure architecture, roadmaps, engineering, operations and 2nd & 3rd line service delivery, ensuring high levels of performance, reliability and security across all campuses. The role also provides strategic oversight of research infrastructure technology capabilities, ensuring alignment with institutional research priorities and emerging technologies working closely with the central research team and academic schools. For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview date: W/C 28th September

About Us

Digital technologies (DT) is at the cutting edge of digital innovation, partnering with global organisations to focus on delivering an outstanding student and staff digital experience. At NTU, digital will be our differentiator; it will provide opportunities to enhance the timeliness and quality of the delivery of teaching and learning, research, support for our students, and the delivery of services. Whether you're looking to start a career in IT or are already a specialist in digital technology and it’s uses, our DT team at NTU could be the perfect place for you.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Anthony Snape (Deputy Director of Digital Technologies) at [e-mail]

Join Us

• Hybrid working - We support flexible ways of working through a combination of campus-based and home working where applicable. For full-time roles, this includes a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment. We trust colleagues to work with their teams to shape working patterns that enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders.
• Flexibility - We welcome and support a range of working patterns and approaches, helping colleagues balance their work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of the role.
• 35 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Annual Health Insurance or Private Medical Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more. Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.