Galileo Global Education

Head of IT Infrastructure & Cloud

London Full time
  • Salary: £53,445 to £67,190 per annum, dependent on skills and experience (this salary includes a 7.5% Market Force Supplement) 
  • Grade: I
  • Hours: 35 per week
  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Vacancy Reference: 26/11
  • Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 29th March  

Job Description Document

How to apply

Please provide a current CV along with a cover letter/statement outlining why you are suitable for the role (referencing your skills and experience against the person specification in the Job Description).   Candidates who do not provide a full application (including cover letter/statement) may not be considered.

Role Details

We are seeking a Head of Infrastructure and Cloud to be responsible for the operational management and strategic development of the University’s critical IT systems, cloud environments and network infrastructure.  This is a senior, hands-on leadership role and you will identify opportunities for improvement, lead key initiatives and play a central role in delivering strategic IT projects.

You will provide expertise across Infrastructure and Cloud technologies, and have oversight of core infrastructure, cloud platforms, enterprise networks, collaboration technologies, and end-user computing. You will also ensure these services are robust, secure, high-performing, and aligned with the University’s strategic objectives.

To be successful, you will have a background in managing and developing people, building capability, inspiring innovation, and driving team success.  You will have expertise in designing, managing, and securing Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory environments and will be capable of leading initiatives end-to-end, integrating technical considerations with user requirements to deliver successful outcomes. In addition, you will be an excellent communicator, able to collaborate with a wide-range of colleagues and stakeholders to support service delivery. 

Whilst we offer flexible and hybrid working across the University, you will be required to work on-campus at least 3 days per week.

Interviews will likely be held week commencing 16th April.   

About us

Regent’s University London is a private university right in the heart of Royal Regent’s Park. We offer bespoke undergraduate and postgraduate education that begins with the individual, focussing on each student’s talents, potential, and aspirations.

Our study areas include business and management; liberal studies and humanities; fashion and design; film, media and performance; psychotherapy and psychology; as well as pathway qualifications in English language and other modern foreign languages.

We are a small, friendly and supportive University offering great benefits for our staff including:

  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary closure days over Christmas
  • Beautiful campus in the heart of Regent's Park, a short walk from Baker Street station
  • A range of great facilities on our stunning campus including free tea and coffee, flexible working spaces and free use of the campus tennis court and sport pitch
  • Membership of a group personal pension scheme with a 7% minimum contribution by the University, with up to 10% contribution by the University
  • Loans of up to £10,000, to include covering daily travel costs, rental deposits and bicycles
  • Benenden medical cover - allowing access to medical services where there is delay in receiving NHS treatment 
  • Employee discount service
  • £6.50 a day allowance to spend in University catering outlets (when onsite)
  • Blended (hybrid) and flexible working supported across the University, depending on the requirements of the role