> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/351722-head-of-digital-services](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/351722-head-of-digital-services). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Digital Services - **Company:** Middlesbrough College - **Location:** Middlesbrough, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £44,869.0 - £50,213.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Technology Operations, Information Technology - **Published:** June 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b54f555a529381fd ## About the Role Do you have experience in Cloud infrastructure?, * Strategic, with the ability to translate digital ambition into operational excellence * Technically strong, with deep understanding of cloud, networks, systems, and cyber security * People-centred, building high-performing teams with a strong service ethos * Forward-thinking, driving innovation, automation, and continuous improvement * Calm under pressure, able to lead major incidents with clarity and authority * Collaborative, working across the College to improve outcomes and productivity ## Description This is your opportunity to lead a modern, cloud-first, security-driven IT service that supports more than 16,000 users and underpins every aspect of College life. You will work at the heart of a digitally progressive organisation, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer and playing a pivotal role in delivering our next phase of transformation. This is your chance to lead IT in an organisation where digital is not an afterthought, it is a strategic priority. Why This Role Matters: The Head of Digital Services will provide strategic and operational leadership across all IT services, from infrastructure and networks to service operations, systems, cyber security, and project delivery. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, build a culture of service excellence, and ensure our digital environment is reliable, secure, scalable, and relentlessly customer-focused. This is not a maintenance role. It is a mission-critical leadership position that shapes how staff teach, how students learn, and how the College operates. What You Will Lead: * High-performing IT operations delivering seamless, responsive services * A secure, resilient, cloud-first infrastructure aligned to our Digital Strategy * Cyber security, data protection, and compliance across all systems and services * Planning, prioritisation, and delivery of digital and IT projects * Service performance management through metrics, SLAs, and continuous improvement * Full lifecycle management of IT assets, procurement, and resource optimisation * Strong, proactive relationships with curriculum and professional service teams * Major incident leadership, escalation management, and clear communication * Contribution to governance, risk, audit, and strategic digital initiatives ## Related Videos - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [What 2025 Taught Us: A Year-End Special with Hung Lee](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1784-what-2025-taught-us-a-year-end-special-with-hung-lee) - [Don't Be A Naive Developer: How To Avoid Basic Cybersecurity Mistakes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/498-don-t-be-a-naive-developer-how-to-avoid-basic-cybersecurity-mistakes) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)