Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security

Salary: £48,822 - 56,535 per year

• We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader with substantial experience working in IT Services roles.
• We need strong technical expertise in infrastructure and networking.
• We need someone who has led transformational projects and change across institutions.
• We expect applicants to demonstrate an understanding of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

• We will rely on you to lead the strategic development of our IT infrastructure and cyber security environment.
• We expect you to ensure the integrity, availability, and security of our digital infrastructure.
• You will drive a programme of continuous improvement, innovation, and cyber resilience.
• You will support the resilience and security of our technology environment.

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We are University College Birmingham, a leading institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning, and innovation. We serve a diverse and growing community of students and staff and are committed to delivering outstanding digital services that support learning, collaboration, and discovery. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Birmingham with a salary of £48,822 to £56,535 per annum (SS9). We offer generous annual leave, a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, subsidised private healthcare including a Digital GP service, an Employee Assistance Programme, annual health MOTs, staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship, salary sacrifice schemes, heavily subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham, and free on-site gym membership. We are an equal opportunities employer and are TEF rated Silver with a Good Ofsted rating.

last updated 36 week of 2026