Strategic Head of IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security

Energy Jobline CVL; Park Central; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

LGPS pension

Private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

On-site gym

On-site parking

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

University College Birmingham is seeking a dynamic Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security to lead the university's digital services and ensure robust IT governance. The role is rooted in Birmingham and will drive the strategy for secure, scalable systems across the campus.

The successful candidate will oversee infrastructure, networking, and cyber security, delivering transformational projects while strengthening resilience and service delivery in a complex, higher-education environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT services in education or public sector.
• Strong expertise in infrastructure and networking.
• Experience delivering transformational projects and change.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development, resilience, and security of the university's technology environment.
• Ensure integrity, availability, and security of digital infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and cyber resilience across the IT estate.
• Oversee transformation projects and major changes within IT Services.

Skills

IT Leadership

IT Infrastructure

Cyber Security

Networking

Project Management

Job description

University College Birmingham is seeking a dynamic Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security to lead the university's digital services and ensure robust IT governance. The role is rooted in Birmingham and will drive the strategy for secure, scalable systems across the campus.

The successful candidate will oversee infrastructure, networking, and cyber security, delivering transformational projects while strengthening resilience and service delivery in a complex, higher-education environment.