Head Of IT Services

Michael Page Technology; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

On-site three days a week in Liverpool

Job summary

Michael Page Technology is recruiting a Head of IT Services in Liverpool to lead day-to-day delivery of technology services enabling research across a Not For Profit organisation.

You will set priorities for the Technology department, act as a strategic partner to researchers, and ensure reliable, practical IT support. The role is hybrid with three days on-site in Liverpool and offers a clear path to influence institutional research IT strategy.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within Research IT or higher education.
• Experience developing technology strategy aligned to organisational objectives.
• Proven ability to translate academic requirements into technology solutions.
• Experience managing strategic portfolios or major digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience preparing investment cases and securing stakeholder buy-in.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Faculties, Schools, Research Institutes and Professional Services to understand research priorities and technology requirements.
• Act as the strategic business partner for research, translating academic requirements into a prioritised Research IT roadmap.
• Lead Research IT governance, ensuring investment decisions are evidence-based, transparent and aligned with institutional priorities.
• Develop business cases and investment proposals for major Research IT initiatives.
• Work closely with Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Applications and Data teams to ensure research services are delivered effectively.
• Identify emerging technologies, including AI, cloud, advanced computing, research software, digital laboratories and trusted research environments, evaluating opportunities for adoption.
• Support major research funding bids by providing strategic technology advice, cost models and digital infrastructure planning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Research IT

Technology strategy

Portfolio governance

Job description

As a Head of IT Services in Liverpool, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of technology services that enable research across the Not For Profit organisation. You will set clear priorities for the Technology department and ensure research users receive reliable, practical IT support

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Not For Profit sector in Liverpool.

Description

• Build strong relationships with Faculties, Schools, Research Institutes and Professional Services to understand research priorities and technology requirements.
• Act as the strategic business partner for research, translating academic requirements into a prioritised Research IT roadmap.
• Lead Research IT governance, ensuring investment decisions are evidence-based, transparent and aligned with institutional priorities.
• Develop business cases and investment proposals for major Research IT initiatives.
• Work closely with Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Applications and Data teams to ensure research services are delivered effectively.
• Identify emerging technologies, including AI, cloud, advanced computing, research software, digital laboratories and trusted research environments, evaluating opportunities for adoption.
• Support major research funding bids by providing strategic technology advice, cost models and digital infrastructure planning.

Profile

• Significant senior leadership experience within Research IT, Digital, Higher Education or a similarly complex research environment.
• Experience of developing and implementing technology strategy aligned to organisational objectives.
• Demonstrable success building relationships with senior academic stakeholders and translating business requirements into technology solutions.
• Experience managing strategic portfolios, programmes or major digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience preparing investment cases, influencing senior leadership and securing stakeholder buy-in.

Job Offer

• Permanent Head of IT Services
• Hybrid 3 days onsite in Liverpool
• Salary of £66000 to £76000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Benefits

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.