Identity Manager

Goldsmiths University; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldsmiths, University of London is seeking an IAM specialist to lead and shape the future of Identity and Access Management. You will set direction for identity governance, authentication and access, while remaining close to technology and delivering secure, reliable identity services across the university.

The role offers an agile working environment, generous benefits including pension, staff development, and wellbeing initiatives, with 28 days annual leave plus closure days and bank

Job description

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

IT & Digital Services provides the technology and digital services that support teaching, learning, and professional services across Goldsmiths. We work collaboratively across the University to deliver secure, reliable and effective services, while developing our technology capabilities to meet changing organisational needs.

About the role

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the future of Identity and Access Management at Goldsmiths. You’ll set IAM direction while remaining close to the technology, driving improvements across identity governance, security, authentication and access, and building an IAM capability that meets both strategic and operational needs.

About the candidate

You will be an enthusiastic IAM specialist, passionate about identity, data and technology and motivated by continuous service improvement. You’ll combine deep technical expertise with curiosity and strategic thinking, taking a pragmatic and strategic approach to complex challenges, while building strong relationships and delivering secure, reliable and continually evolving identity services.

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.

At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.

All applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing work with us.