Department
Directorate of Technology, Estates and Facilities
Salary
£56,921 - £65,814 per year
Grade
Grade 8
Contract status
Open
Hours of work
Full-time
Based at
University of York campus (with some remote working options available)
Interview date
To be confirmed
Posted Date
24/01/2025
Apply by
09/02/2025
Job Reference
13844
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IT Services is responsible for providing outstanding technology and business services to the University. We are committed to delivering and supporting excellent customer-focussed services that match the teaching, learning and research ambitions of our Russell Group institution. We have exciting and ambitious plans to deliver new and enhanced capabilities to support the organisation in its delivery of its Strategy 2030, covering all aspects of IT including platforms, security and operational improvements that are future- proofed and support staff and student needs.
As the University delivers on its strategy, we are growing our partnerships with new and existing vendors and there is an increased need to manage the contracts and performance ensuring that they deliver real value. This includes specifically working with 3rd party Cloud IT service vendors, such as those hosted on AWS services, Salesforce platform, SaaS solutions and vendors providing full Managed Services. If you are looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to further develop this key service that will add significant value to the University's mission to provide the very best in teaching, learning and research, we'd love to hear from you. You will join a close-knit, friendly and supportive team of passionate and committed colleagues with a genuine high-performance culture and ‘can-do' mentality that makes our teams a great place to work.
About the roleThe role of Head of IT Vendor Management sits within the newly formed IT Vendor Management team, reporting into the Assistant Director (Digital Services).
You will join the University at an exciting time as we build our vendor management capabilities. You will work with the IT Contracts Manager in providing the vision and expertise in designing, implementing and managing a contract and supplier management framework. You will uphold governance, principles and standards and coordinate all vendor management, license and procurement activities for IT Services.
With a key role in ensuring the University realises measurable benefits from its third-party expenditure, you will work in partnership with the business and key stakeholders to enable the development of long term plans for strategic IT Vendor Management and have experience in driving excellence, reducing risk and cost.
You will possess strong negotiation and influencing skills to determine ways to achieve the most advantageous results, and an extensive knowledge and experience of software licensing, contractual arrangements, and appropriate UK and international contract regulations.
Skills, Experience & Qualification neededInterview date: To be confirmed
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Timothy Andrew , Assistant Director (Digital Services) at [email protected]
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We also encourage applications from women for senior roles.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork