Head of IT Services - Hybrid Research IT Leader

Michael Page; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Head of IT Services in Liverpool to lead day-to-day delivery of technology services enabling research within a Not For Profit organisation. You will set priorities for the Technology department and ensure researchers receive reliable IT support.

You will build strong relationships with faculties, translate requirements into a prioritised roadmap, govern investments, and develop business cases for major initiatives while collaborating with Infrastructure, Cyber Security,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Senior leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic technology planning

Portfolio/Programme leadership

Investment case development

Education

Higher Education/Research IT experience

Job description

Michael Page seeks a Head of IT Services in Liverpool to lead day-to-day delivery of technology services enabling research within a Not For Profit organisation. You will set priorities for the Technology department and ensure researchers receive reliable IT support.

You will build strong relationships with faculties, translate requirements into a prioritised roadmap, govern investments, and develop business cases for major initiatives while collaborating with Infrastructure, Cyber Security,