About this role
Salary: £66,000 - 76,000 per year
Requirements
- Significant senior leadership experience within Research IT, Digital, Higher Education, or a similarly complex research environment
- Experience developing and implementing technology strategy aligned with organisational objectives
- Demonstrable success building relationships with senior academic stakeholders and translating business requirements into technology solutions
- Experience managing strategic portfolios, programmes, or major digital transformation initiatives
- Experience preparing investment cases, influencing senior leadership, and securing stakeholder buy-in
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of technology services that enable research and set priorities for the Technology department
- Build relationships with Faculties, Schools, Research Institutes, and Professional Services to understand research priorities and technology requirements
- Act as a strategic business partner for research, translating academic requirements into a prioritised Research IT roadmap
- Lead Research IT governance, ensuring investment decisions are evidence-based, transparent, and aligned with institutional priorities
- Develop business cases and investment proposals for major Research IT initiatives
- Work with Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Applications, and Data teams to ensure research services are delivered effectively
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, cloud, advanced computing, research software, digital laboratories, and trusted research environments
- Support major research funding bids with strategic technology advice, cost models, and digital infrastructure planning
Technologies
- AI
- Cloud
- Support
- Security
More
We are recruiting for a permanent Head of IT Services role with a not-for-profit organisation in Liverpool. The role is hybrid, with three days onsite, and offers a salary of £66,000 to £76,000 depending on experience. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We will work with candidates who require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process.
last updated 45 week of 2026