Director of Information Technology

The University of Sussex is one of the UK’s foremost higher education institutions. From the outset, Sussex has distinguished itself through its progressive values and today it retains a culture that is wedded to creativity, universal values, international engagement and excellence in education and research. We are consistently ranked amongst the top 20 universities in the UK, have unparalleled commitments to social mobility, outstanding rates of graduate employability, and world leading research. Whatever your preconceptions, Sussex will surprise you.

As part of its strategic plans, the University has made a strong commitment to invest in its IT and is now looking to appoint a new Director to lead a major transformation programme. The Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a new IT and Digital strategy in order to provide a first-class service to our students, staff and academic community, and act as a catalyst for change and innovation across the University. The Director will lead a team of 100 staff and report to the Chief Operating Officer.

In our new Director we are looking for an individual with a track-record of successful and high-impact leadership, who is results-driven and capable of developing successful relationships across the University. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong grasp of trends in emerging technology. While experience in the higher education sector is not necessary, an understanding of the challenges facing the sector, and an ability to transfer their expertise into this context, will be critical. Excellent communication skills, a positive and open-minded approach, and a commitment to Sussex’s values will also be crucial.

The closing date for applications is midday (BST) on Thursday 3rd May 2018.