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Head of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security
Location: Birmingham
Salary: GBP48,822 - GBP56,535 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.
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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 and 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
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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 26th July 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 6th August 2026
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
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