Strategic IT & Digital Services Lead

hire top talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

hire top talent is seeking an experienced IT and Digital Services Manager to lead the strategic development, delivery and continuous improvement of IT services, digital infrastructure, and information governance across the organisation.

In this role you will drive an effective IT strategy, ensure secure, reliable and innovative technology that supports teaching, student experience and operations, and oversee cybersecurity, data protection and enterprise systems within a higher education context.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT and digital services in complex organisations.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT and digital strategies aligned with priorities.
• Oversee IT operations, service delivery and system availability.
• Manage infrastructure, cloud services and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Lead cybersecurity strategy, risk management and incident response.
• Oversee enterprise systems, integrations and data governance.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Operational management

Cybersecurity

Cloud & Microsoft 365

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computing

Tools

Microsoft 365

Cloud services

Cybersecurity frameworks

Job description

hire top talent is seeking an experienced IT and Digital Services Manager to lead the strategic development, delivery and continuous improvement of IT services, digital infrastructure, and information governance across the organisation.

In this role you will drive an effective IT strategy, ensure secure, reliable and innovative technology that supports teaching, student experience and operations, and oversee cybersecurity, data protection and enterprise systems within a higher education context.