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MLC Partners are proud to be working in exclusive partnership with a prestigious higher education institution in North London to appoint a Head of IT - Applications and Data. This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of a forward-thinking IT function, driving digital transformation, systems integration, and data innovation.
About the Role
This newly designed position is both hands-on and strategic, ideal for someone looking to take ownership of enterprise applications, data platforms, and digital services across a complex and dynamic academic environment.
You’ll play a critical role in managing the institution’s data and insights functions, shaping the systems architecture, and ensuring robust, scalable and user-centric IT services. You’ll lead a small internal team while overseeing relationships with external technology providers to deliver a high-quality, compliant, and future-focused IT landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and optimise enterprise applications and data platforms, minimising downtime and enhancing performance.
- Oversee data governance, business intelligence, and analytics across the organisation.
- Architect integrated systems aligned to business and academic priorities.
- Manage and support institutional applications, acting as a key escalation point.
- Ensure GDPR compliance and cybersecurity in all IT solutions.
- Champion innovation through automation, cloud technologies, and advanced analytics.
- Line manage and develop a specialist team, promoting a culture of service excellence.
About You
We are seeking a confident and collaborative IT leader who brings:
- A degree in IT, Data Science, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience leading IT teams and driving digital transformation.
- Strong technical expertise in enterprise applications, integration, and data platforms.
- A sound understanding of GDPR, data protection, and IT governance.
- Strong experience with the full suite of Microsoft's SQL Server Business Intelligence (BI) platform (SSIS, SSRS and SSAS)
- Familiarity with cloud-based services (e.g., AWS, Azure), APIs, automation, and analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Professional certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, PRINCE2/Agile, or CDMP are advantageous.
What You’ll Get in Return
- 35 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional closure days.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions up to 14.8%.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Support for ongoing professional development and training.
- Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, interest-free season ticket loan.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and creative working culture
If this role is of interest, please do not hesitate to reach out to discuss further with Theo Diejomaoh (Associate Partner Digital, Data & Technology)
