Head of Research Tech & Strategy (Hybrid)

Cari; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is seeking a Permanent Head of Research Technology Services for a leading Russell Group university in Liverpool. The role combines strategy and delivery of research IT across faculties, institutes and services.

The candidate will lead governance, develop business cases and collaborate with infrastructure, security and data teams to enable research ambitions. The position offers a hybrid work model with three days onsite in Liverpool and a salary between £66,000 and £76,000

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in Research IT or a complex research environment.
• Ability to develop and implement technology strategy aligned to objectives.
• Proven track record building relationships with senior academic stakeholders.
• Experience managing strategic portfolios, programmes or major digital transformations.
• Experience preparing investment cases and securing stakeholder buy-in.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Faculties, Schools, Research Institutes and Professional Services to understand priorities.
• Act as strategic business partner translating academic requirements into a prioritised Research IT roadmap.
• Lead governance ensuring investment decisions are evidence-based and aligned with priorities.
• Develop business cases and investment proposals for major Research IT initiatives.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Applications and Data teams to deliver services.
• Identify emerging technologies and evaluate opportunities for adoption.
• Support major research funding bids with strategic technology advice and cost models.

Skills

Senior leadership

Technology strategy

Stakeholder management

Portfolio management

Job description

Michael Page (UK) is seeking a Permanent Head of Research Technology Services for a leading Russell Group university in Liverpool. The role combines strategy and delivery of research IT across faculties, institutes and services.

The candidate will lead governance, develop business cases and collaborate with infrastructure, security and data teams to enable research ambitions. The position offers a hybrid work model with three days onsite in Liverpool and a salary between £66,000 and £76,000