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# Deputy Head of IT & Digital Innovation

- **Company:** Greenhead College
- **Location:** Huddersfield, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £41,019.0 - £44,204.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, IT Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f7f418fca64b83a4

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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