Director - Digital, Data and Information Technology

1 month ago


Brighton amp Hove East Sussex, United Kingdom Brighton College Full time

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Director of IT on a full time, permanent basis.

The Director of IT will support the College's Senior Management Team in defining the IT strategy, through engagement with all relevant stakeholders including pupils, staff and parents. The role is ultimately responsible for implementing the IT strategy with the support of both third party IT specialists as well as the College's IT team which the role will directly line manage. We are predominantly a Microsoft based School therefore skills and experience with Microsoft Azure, M365 including Hybrid Exchange environments, Windows Server and other related Microsoft systems are essential.

Working closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure the IT strategic objectives enable Brighton College to become a leading educational institution for innovative use of technology;

Ensuring that the IT strategy will encompass technology aspirations for all College stakeholders: in the classroom for pupils and teachers to further enhance our world class learning experience; front and back office systems for all staff; parent engagement through the portal and other systems, prospective parents through social media and the website (in conjunction with the marketing team);

Leading on all IT project transformation initiatives, including the use of Artificial Intelligence where appropriate;

Managing and leading the activities of the IT team including the infrastructure, application and technical support teams;

Ensuring that cyber security, online safety (including safeguarding) and GDPR are maintained at the highest possible standards.

The Director of IT will directly line manage the following support staff teams:

Infrastructure (networks, cyber security, hardware procurement);

Front line technical support (helpdesk, troubleshooting, onsite operational support)

In addition, the role will have close working relationships across the College in both the Senior School and the Prep School with key liaison roles including:

The Bursar and the Assistant Head (Co-Curriculum and IT Strategy) who will jointly line manage this role;

The Head of Computing (academic subject for pupils);

The Director of Digital Teaching and Learning;

Senior Leadership teams (both support staff and academic staff);

Leading and implementing IT strategic objectives across mid-large size organisations, preferably with prior school experience, although not essential;

Strong line manager with excellent communication skills to interact with pupils, staff, parents and visitors;

critical to have a strong Microsoft background;

Excellent understanding of cyber security and data privacy (GDPR);

As a senior manager in the College, there is a requirement for flexibility for hours worked as and when required, including evenings and weekends from time to time.

Measuring Performance:

Annual appraisals to be held jointly with the Bursar and the Assistant Head of Co-Curricular / IT.

Probation period of 6 months during which time regular review meetings will be held.

Holiday:

23 days rising to 28 days after 2 years (of which 3 days need to be taken between Christmas and New Year when the College is closed), in addition to public/bank holidays.

If you are interested in joining our community, and think you have the skills needed to join us as a Director of IT please click apply today

For full details of the role please see the Job Profile Document on our website



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