Strategic Research IT Leader | Hybrid | Liverpool

Michael Page Technology; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

On-site three days a week in Liverpool

Job summary

Michael Page Technology is recruiting a Head of IT Services in Liverpool to lead day-to-day delivery of technology services enabling research across a Not For Profit organisation.

You will set priorities for the Technology department, act as a strategic partner to researchers, and ensure reliable, practical IT support. The role is hybrid with three days on-site in Liverpool and offers a clear path to influence institutional research IT strategy.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within Research IT or higher education.
• Experience developing technology strategy aligned to organisational objectives.
• Proven ability to translate academic requirements into technology solutions.
• Experience managing strategic portfolios or major digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience preparing investment cases and securing stakeholder buy-in.

Responsibilities

• Build 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.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Research IT

Technology strategy

Portfolio governance

Job description

Michael Page Technology is recruiting a Head of IT Services in Liverpool to lead day-to-day delivery of technology services enabling research across a Not For Profit organisation.

You will set priorities for the Technology department, act as a strategic partner to researchers, and ensure reliable, practical IT support. The role is hybrid with three days on-site in Liverpool and offers a clear path to influence institutional research IT strategy.