IT Systems and Services Manager (Temporary Cover)

Department/Location: Judge Business School, Central Cambridge 

We are seeking an IT Systems and Services Manager to lead the development and delivery of our digital environment, supporting research, teaching, learning, and operational excellence. 

About the role: 

Reporting to the Interim Director of IT, you will play a key strategic and operational leadership role in delivering the business school's IT vision. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of IT professionals across systems, networks, AV, and service desk functions, ensuring the provision of robust, secure, and user-focused services. As Deputy to the Interim Director of IT, you will help shape and manage IT infrastructure, drive innovation, and support the successful delivery of departmental goals. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Leading the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of IT systems and services across the School.
• Managing strategic IT projects with real business impact, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Acting as a key advisor to the Interim Director of IT and other senior leaders on digital strategy.
• Ensuring high levels of service availability, data integrity, and user support across a hybrid infrastructure (including cloud services, AV, and bespoke business applications).
• Motivating and mentoring a team in a complex, fast-paced academic environment. 

About you: 

We are looking for a hands-on leader who combines technical knowledge with strong interpersonal skills. You will bring: 

• Proven experience in IT management, ideally within Higher Education.
• Demonstrated success in leading strategic IT initiatives and managing high-performing teams.
• Technical knowledge across key areas including Windows/Mac environments, Microsoft 365, Azure cloud services, network management, AV systems, and virtualisation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
• A degree/postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience (Level 7). 

This role is a temporary cover arrangement, initially for six months, ending on the return of the substantive post holder. Any extension would be subject to ongoing need and approval. 

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

For more details about the role and person specification, please see the Further Particulars. 

Closing Date: 29 May 2026 

Interview Dates: Around 10 June 2026. 

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: hrsupport@jbs.cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference NS49503 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows - we expect most colleagues to spend at least 50% of their time at their dedicated office location. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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