Director of IT

Salary £55,535 - £64,888 p.a
Full time appointment

We wish to recruit a Director of IT who has demonstrable experience and knowledge of current and relevant developments in IT, to join our Executive Team.

UCS is one of UK’s most exciting higher education institutions launched in 2007 in collaboration with the University of East Anglia and the University of Essex. UCS provides a friendly, can do, innovative and ambitious environment for staff and students. Working with partners, it is focused on making a high impact at local, regional, national and international level. The post is based at the stunning waterfront campus in Ipswich.

The appointee will be responsible for the leadership and management of the IT Directorate, leading the development and implementation of the IT strategy, aligned to our business objectives. The Director of IT will lead a dedicated IT Services team to meet the IT expectations of a fast expanding and innovative Higher Education organisation.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of managing a large multi- user network which is available 24/7, with sound knowledge and understanding of current and relevant developments within ICT. Excellent communication skills and relevant experience in the higher education sector are also pre-requisites.

For further details please visit our website at www.ucs.ac.uk/jobs. To discuss the post further, please contact the Deputy Provost, Richard Lister, by telephoning 01473 338661.
Closing Date: Monday 8th October 2012