Head of Secure Data Services

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)

The University of Sheffield delivers life-enhancing research, innovation and education - come and join one of the teams that makes that possible. Our distinctive and innovative research spans topics as varied as neuroscience, advanced manufacturing and health. We strive to produce the highest quality research to drive intellectual advances and address global challenges.

In IT Services, we’re dedicated to providing excellent services, systems and infrastructure to meet the needs of our students, researchers and colleagues. Our world is dynamic and so are we. We work closely with everyone who uses technology at the University, to make sure it works for them, so they can focus on improving themselves and the world around us. So if you want to support the next generations of students, leaders and researchers, we want you on our team.

The use of data in research is vital and growing across so many fields. And much of the data that researchers need to use is sensitive. Whether personally identifiable information, medical records or commercially sensitive data, the University has a requirement and duty to protect that data.

As Head of Secure Data Services within the Research and Innovation IT team, you will provide the strategic leadership to shape, develop and run services that will support researchers to work with sensitive data and do their world changing research. You will lead and support a team of 8 people (and growing) with a range of skills and experience to continuously improve a number of data/security services.

As a member of the IT Services, department you will work with enthusiastic and motivated people who are dedicated to providing technology-based services to all our students, researchers and staff. You will enjoy the benefits of working in an inclusive and diverse environment along with 41 days paid holiday, flexible working options, a commitment to your training and development, and a very competitive pension package.

What we offer

• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

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