We are seeking a Head of Information Services Projects to join Birkbeck, University of London. Birkbeck is renowned for its commitment to providing flexible education opportunities, and this role is crucial in driving high- impact projects that support the institution's mission.
Salary range
£62,756 rising to £69,974 per annum
Contract type
Open ended
Mode
Full time
Grade
9
Business Unit
Information Services
Closing date for applicants
29-Oct-2024
Ref No
2009
Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role in the world of Information Services? We are seeking a Head of Information Services Projects to join Birkbeck, University of London. Birkbeck is renowned for its commitment to providing flexible education opportunities, and this role is crucial in driving high-impact projects that support the institution's mission.
As our Head of Information Services Projects you will lead the project management function within Birkbeck's Information Services department, as well as managing a small team who will support you. Additionally, project management activity will be carried out by other staff across the department, and you'll coordinate the same approach across this network of project managers.
You will also own the register of IS projects (the processes by which new requests are captured, scoped, prioritised and resourced), and the maintenance of up-to-date status information about each project.
The ideal candidate for the Head of Information Services Projects will have:
If you have experience as a Project Manager, IT Programme Manager, Business Analyst, Systems Architect, or IT Director, you may find this role to be an exciting opportunity to further your career.
If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for driving impactful projects in higher education, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become our Head of Information Services Projects and contribute to Birkbeck's continued success.
Salary and benefits:
£62,756 rising to £69,974 per annum, (rising to £63,402 - £70,801 from March 2025), Grade 9 of the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance that applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.
Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and generous pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.
Contract:
Permanent, Full-time (35 hours a week) contract. Flexible and hybrid working offered. Please submit a CV for consideration. Closing date: Tuesday 29 October '24, interview date: Monday 11 November '24.
Enquiries:
If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Sean Green, Chief Information Officer, at [email protected].
If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact [email protected] providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes -www. birkbeck.ac.uk/jobs