Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security

Job Title: Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £48,822 - £56,535 per annum - SS9

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, the University has been delivering career‑focused education and training for decades. With around 8,000 students across FE and HE provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region’s skill needs.

The University’s mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

As the head of IT infrastructure and cyber security, you will lead the strategic development, resilience and security of the University’s technology environment. You will ensure the integrity, availability and security of digital infrastructure, drive continuous improvement, innovation and cyber resilience. You will have substantial experience as a leader within IT services roles, managing and leading transformational projects and change across institutions.

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer contributions
    • LGPS - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle
• Heavily‑subsidised on‑site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on‑site gym membership

All applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security, Head of Infrastructure, Head of Cyber Security, Head of Information Security, Infrastructure Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager, Cyber Security Manager, Information Security Manager, IT Operations Manager, Head of Technology Operations, IT Service Delivery Manager, Network and Infrastructure Manager, Cyber Security Lead, Information Security Lead, Infrastructure and Security Manager, Head of IT Operations, Technical Services Manager, IT Director, Technology Director, or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), will also be considered.