Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security

University College Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Today
£48,822 – £56,535 pa

Salary

£48,822 – £56,535 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Posted
4 Jun 2026 (Today)

Benefits

29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva Employee Assistance Programme Annual health MOTs with Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities Salary sacrifice schemes Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking Free on-site gym membership

Job Title:Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security

Location: Birmingham

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

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

University College Birmingham is a leading institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning and innovation. With a diverse and growing community of students and staff, we are committed to delivering outstanding digital services that empower learning, collaboration, and discovery.

As we continue to expand our digital capabilities, we are seeking a dynamic and experiencedHead of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security to lead the strategic development, resilience, and security of our technology environment.

The role will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of the University's digital infrastructure, driving forward a programme of continuous improvement, innovation, and cyber resilience.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of working as a leader within IT Services roles, along with managing and leading on transformational projects and change across institutions.

Benefits:

  • 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

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 21 June 2026.

Interview Date - Thursday 2 July 2026.

Please clickAPPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the 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.

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