Head of Information and Computer Technology

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Audeliss Full time
Audeliss are pleased to be recruiting for a Group Chief Technology Officer on behalf of Jisc.

At Jisc our vision is for the UK to be a world leader in technology for education, research and innovation.

We believe education and research improve lives and that technology improves education and research.

We're focused on doing three things to support the tertiary education sector with digital transformation:
delivering the right solutions, empowering communities and being a force for good.

As a result of our work in those areas, we are overwhelmingly the UK's Further and Higher education trusted partner in digital transformation.

Jisc is a not-for-profit organisation providing managed and brokered products and services, enhanced with expertise and intelligence. We believe in technology for good and improving lives through learning and research. Role profile - Group Chief Technology Officer

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Jisc you will play a pivotal role in providing leadership on Jisc's technological developments and ensuring our offer and products are fit for purpose, strategically aligned, secure and stimulate unprecedented levels of innovation for the benefit of the further and higher education and research.

Leveraging your deep knowledge and experience in this field, you will lead our technology initiatives, ensuring they align with the unique challenges, opportunities and aspirations of the sector.

Build and mentor a skilled technology team with expertise in the higher and further education and research sector, as well as commercial and collaborative mindset.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, empowering team members to excel in their roles.
# Sector specific technology leadership:

Provide strategic direction and leadership in the development and implementation of technology solutions tailored to the needs of the higher and further education and research sector.

Stay abreast of industry trends, challenges, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and excellence.
# Cybersecurity and compliance:

Oversee the design and implementation of robust cybersecurity measures and compliance frameworks to protect sensitive data, intellectual property, organisational assets and our reputation.

Lead the development of technology solutions that enhance teaching, learning, and research outcomes, fostering collaboration and innovation across academic and research communities.

Provide technical expertise and support for research initiatives and projects.
# Infrastructure implementation and enhancement:

Architect and manage scalable and resilient technology infrastructure, including the Janet network and data centres, to support the diverse needs of our academic and research communities.

Optimize infrastructure resources to maximize efficiency and performance.
# Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, technology vendors, and industry partners to leverage expertise, resources, and funding opportunities. Build consensus to drive alignment around technology priorities and investments.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus, drive change, and foster innovation.
Exceptional technical proficiency across a broad range of technologies and platforms, including networking, cloud computing.
Deep appreciation of sector-specific challenges, opportunities, and regulatory requirements
Expertise in managing networks and product development in a commercial setting where cyber security is of critical reputational importance

Demonstrable and practical experience at a senior level of working with colleagues and a range of stakeholders to deliver transformational change to business processes and systems, cost savings and service improvements for customers.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

This position could be based at any of the Jisc office locations including London, Bristol and Manchester.

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