Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave

Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

LGPS 20.9% employer contributions

Private healthcare (Aviva)

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

On-site car parking

On-site gym membership

Job summary

University College Birmingham is seeking a dynamic Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security to lead the strategic development, resilience and security of the University's technology environment.

The role is based in Birmingham and offers a permanent, full-time appointment with a salary of £48,822–£56,535 per annum plus a comprehensive benefits package. The successful candidate will drive transformational IT projects and lead IT services across the institution.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT services teams with strategic responsibility for infrastructure and networking.
• Proven ability to drive transformational IT projects across large organisations.
• Strong focus on resilience and cyber security within complex digital environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development, resilience and security of the University’s technology environment.
• Ensure integrity, availability and security of digital infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement and cyber resilience across the IT estate.

Job description

Job Title: Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £48,822 - £56,535 per annum - SS9

Job type: Full time, permanent

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

University College Birmingham is a leading institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning and innovation. With a diverse and growing community of students and staff, we are committed to delivering outstanding digital services that empower learning, collaboration, and discovery.

As we continue to expand our digital capabilities, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security to lead the strategic development, resilience, and security of our technology environment.

The role will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of the University's digital infrastructure, driving forward a programme of continuous improvement, innovation, and cyber resilience.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of working as a leader within IT Services roles, with strong technical expertise in infrastructure and networking, managed and lead on transformational projects and change across institutions.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • LGPS - 20.9%
  • Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
  • Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
  • Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
  • Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
  • A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
  • Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
  • Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 20th September 2026.

Interview Date - Wednesday 7th October 2026.

Candidates with experience of: Head of IT Infrastructure, Head of Infrastructure and Networks, Head of Cyber Security, Head of Infrastructure and Security, IT Infrastructure Manager, Infrastructure and Operations Manager, IT Operations Manager, Head of IT Services, Head of Technology Services, Infrastructure Services Manager, Cyber Security Manager, IT Security Manager, Head of Digital Infrastructure, Head of Enterprise Infrastructure, and Infrastructure & Cyber Security Lead. will also be considered for this role.