Head of Technology (Medical Sciences Division)

INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY, SECONDMENT OR 2 YEAR FIXED TEM CONTRACT





The Medical Sciences Division is seeking to appoint a Head of Technology as an
internal secondment or fixed term contract for 2 years. This role arises from
the recommendations of the 2022/23 IT Infrastructure Review, which recognised
the need for focussed leadership to work both within divisions and across the
wider University to identify, prioritise, develop, and oversee the
implementation of shared services which are shared across more than one
division.





Within the Medical Sciences Division the Head of Technology would work closely
with MSD IT Services, taking a complementary and collegiate approach to ensure
that the shared services initiative offers additional opportunities in the
interests both the Division and the wider University.





This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual, as a key
component of the role will be to facilitate the cultural change which will
allow the Medical Sciences Division to embrace the opportunities offered by
greater sharing of services across the wider University. A demonstrable
understanding of the challenges and requirements of IT service provision in a
large organisation, and experience of supporting effective shared service
solutions is key.





In addition, you are able to think and plan strategically and possess the
creativity required to identify, scope, and implement solutions to support the
business requirements of a complex organisation. Significant experience in
delivering IT infrastructure services and technology change initiatives at a
senior level is also a requirement. Strategic knowledge of emerging and best
practice methodologies, technologies, and standards for the delivery of IT
services is essential, as is experience of developing successful business
cases for funding.





Educationally, you will ideally have a degree or equivalent, along with the
strategic knowledge of emerging and best practice methodologies, technologies,
and standards for the delivery of IT services. You will also have excellent
organisational skills along with the ability to communicate effectively and
convey complex topics to staff at all levels of the University. You will also
have demonstrable experience of leading and developing teams comprising
technical professionals.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.





Only applications received before 12 midday on 22 April 2024 will be
considered.