Deputy Head of IT & Digital Innovation

We’re looking for an ambitious IT professional who’s ready for the next step in their career.

This isn’t just another IT management role.

It’s an opportunity to help shape the digital strategy of one of the UK’s highest-performing sixth form colleges.

Why Greenhead College?

We’re proud to be:

• Outstanding in every area following our latest Ofsted inspection.
• Further Education College of the Year at the Educate North Awards.
• Recognised nationally for our commitment to staff wellbeing and innovation.
• Investing significantly in our digital infrastructure and future technology.

You’ll join a supportive, highly skilled Digital Services team where your ideas will be listened to, your expertise valued, and your development encouraged.

About the role

Working closely with our Head of IT & Digital Innovation, you’ll play a key leadership role across the College, helping to deliver secure, reliable and innovative digital services.

Your work will include:

• Leading and developing our talented IT team.
• Driving cyber security, resilience and compliance.
• Managing enterprise infrastructure, networks and cloud services.
• Supporting digital transformation and systems development.
• Improving the digital experience for staff and students.
• Working with the College Leadership Team to identify new opportunities for innovation.

You’ll have the freedom to influence how technology supports teaching, learning and College operations for years to come.

• Loves solving complex technical challenges.
• Enjoys leading and developing people.
• Thinks strategically whilst delivering operational excellence.
• Has strong experience of infrastructure, networking and cyber security.
• Wants to make a genuine difference in education through technology.

Whether you’re already in a deputy leadership role or you’re an experienced senior engineer ready to step into management, we’d love to hear from you.

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Gym membership
• Free parking
• Company pension
• On-site gym, * Competitive salary of £41,019 - £44,204 per annum
• Local Government Pension Scheme (significantly enhanced pension scheme)
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years, plus 8 bank holidays and 2.5 additional College closure days
• Working from home one day per fortnight
• Free onsite gym
• Staff car park
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing programme, including counselling, GP services, physiotherapy and occupational health
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Ongoing professional development and funded training
• A friendly, collaborative culture where innovation is encouraged

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about technology, leadership and digital innovation, and want your work to have a real impact on thousands of young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Greenhead College and help shape the future of digital education.

At Greenhead College, digital innovation sits at the heart of what we do. From cyber security and cloud infrastructure to AI, digital learning and management information systems, we’re investing in technology that transforms the experience of almost 2,900 students and 300 staff., Greenhead College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of its students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This position is working in regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to self-disclose particular criminal convictions should they be shortlisted for interview. Further details can be found within the DBS filtering guide at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance

Greenhead College is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment for all. We value diversity in our community and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Pay: £41,019.00-£44,204.00 per year