Director of Digital Infrastructure

35 hours per week

Permanent

The base Campus for this position is still to be confirmed

£68,882 - £74,024 per annum (exclusive of pay award)

Reference: REQ00830

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will lead the development of Ayrshire College’s strategic objectives for ICT infrastructure; digital and data services, to achieve integration with overall College aims and objectives.

You will provide senior leadership to the College’s ICT and Business Intelligence and Information Systems teams to ensure the effective management of resources and ongoing development of all areas of responsibility in ensuring ICT, digital and data services fully meet the needs of students, staff and the college of the future.

This opportunity has arisen at a time when the College is embarking on a transformational journey that will make a difference to the lives of our students, our community, to Ayrshire’s economy and to Scotland. The role will be at the heart of this journey, requiring an ambitious, dynamic and innovative leader, who will contribute to the College’s continuing success.

You will be qualified to degree level, or equivalent, and will have an extensive knowledge at a technical level of IT requirements in a large further education college or equivalent large multi-site organization whilst having an understanding of the requirements of information security and governance in the public sector or similar context.

You will have a proven history in data management, data leadership, and data governance along with considerable experience in the strategic implementation of digital technology platforms and solutions from inception to live and migrating from low technology infrastructure and solutions to high performing integrated systems.

In addition, you will have extensive experience of leading and inspiring teams at a senior management level in a public sector organisation or a similar large and complex organisation.

Informal enquiries to Alan Ritchie, Vice Principals Finance & Infrastructure via email.

The closing date for applicants to this vacancy is 11:59pm Sunday 21st April 2024.

Please refer to the person specification for further details on essential and desirable requirements.

Application Procedure

To apply for the post, please visit our careers website and apply online. If you require any assistance, please contact the HR team.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with Ayrshire College.