Deputy Director of Digital & IT

37 hours

Birmingham Newman University has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Director of Digital and IT to join us as a senior manager within the Digital and IT Services Department. You will be responsible for the university’s Enterprise Service Management tooling and practice and will advocate for the improvement of the university’s cyber security, including running cyber awareness training for all staff, articulating risks as part of IT change activities and co-ordinating work towards industry regulations and cyber accreditations. You will also deputise for the Director as required and assist the Director in managing budgets, line manage the Application team and attend and represent Digital and IT Services at internal and external meetings as necessary. 

Candidates should have an understanding of Cyber Security and Application Development. Recent, substantial experience in an IT management role, of IT project management, IT security work and service management technologies is also essential.  

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Edd Cheel at e.cheel@staff.newman.ac.uk to discuss the role further.  

Please click 'Apply’ button above to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application form and for further details about this role or alternatively please e-mail: recruitment@newman.ac.uk 

(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).

Closing date for applications: 21^st July 2025

Interview date to be confirmed 

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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