The closing date for this job has now passed.

Job reference: PSX-015662
Salary: Competitive
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Professional Services
Location: Oxford Road, Manchester
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: -
Hours Per Week: Full Time
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 24/09/2020
Contract Duration: Not specified
School/Directorate: Directorate of IT Services

Job Description

The University of Manchester has a rich heritage of discovery, social change and pioneering spirit which has been at the heart of what we do since 1824.  When you join our University you become part of a diverse, global community of staff and students all focused on ensuring we are recognized globally for the excellence of our people, research, learning and innovation, and for the benefits we bring to society and the environment.  Your remit will be to devise, develop and deliver an innovative and transformative strategy for IT Services which is focused on delivering the goals in our University’s strategic vision, values and plan, Our Future.  This is a key leadership role and you will be required to provide the vision and direction to inspire a team of 400 IT Services colleagues to deliver a step-change and provide a customer-focused IT experience.

A proven leader of large-scale technology teams with highly developed people skills. You should demonstrate the ability to shape culture based on our University’s values, articulate the benefits of new ways of working and to embed a ‘customer first’ approach within your teams. Politically savvy, you will have the ability to proactively build relationships with a range of senior stakeholders both across the University and the wider sector. Commercially able, you will also represent the University’s interests with its suppliers and partner firms.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit

https://www.dixonwalter.co.uk/opportunities/manchester-it/ or contact Mike Dixon at Dixon Walter on 0191 5005500 or at mike@dixonwalter.co.uk

Closing date for application is Thursday 24 September 2020. Final stage interviews will be held in late October 2020.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.​​​​​​​

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.


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