Tech Strategy, Ops & Governance Lead (1-Year)

The Society of Heads; England; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches

Contributory pension scheme

Gym access

Job summary

Shiplake College is seeking an experienced and pragmatic technology leader to provide strategic oversight of the College’s technology operations during a maternity cover of up to one year, with an immediate start.

The role focuses on cybersecurity, digital governance, data protection and business continuity, while delivering ongoing infrastructure, cloud and transformation projects and clear reporting to senior leaders and governors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT strategy in an education context (or similar).
• Proven ability to manage cybersecurity, data protection and business continuity.
• Experience delivering cloud/infrastructure transformation projects and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of technology operations during maternity cover.
• Lead IT team and report to senior leaders and governors.
• Oversee cybersecurity, digital safeguarding, data protection and supplier governance.
• Drive infrastructure, cloud and transformation initiatives with timely governance.

Skills

IT leadership

Cybersecurity oversight

Data governance

Strategic planning

Stakeholder reporting

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Shiplake College is seeking an experienced and pragmatic technology leader to provide strategic oversight of the College’s technology operations during a maternity cover of up to one year, with an immediate start.

The role focuses on cybersecurity, digital governance, data protection and business continuity, while delivering ongoing infrastructure, cloud and transformation projects and clear reporting to senior leaders and governors.