University College Birmingham
Job Title: Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £48,822 – £56,535 per annum – SS9
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
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 experienced Head 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, with strong technical expertise in infrastructure and networking, managed and lead 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%
- Employer Contributions
- 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 26 July 2026.
Interview Date – Thursday 6 August 2026.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
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