Head of Research Technology Services

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

• This is a strategically important leadership role.
• Our client is a leading Russell Group university.

About Our Client

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

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

What's on Offer

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

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