Deputy Director (Systems & Networks)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Director (Systems and Networks) who will lead the provision, development, management and evolution of the critical IT Systems and Networks on which the Medical Sciences Division of Oxford University depend to deliver appropriate IT to support its world-leading research and teaching activities as well as its professional services and administration.

If you are of graduate calibre and have a demonstrable record of success in technical and process analysis, strategic planning and development of IT services and the management of a team of technical specialists, then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude and approach to lead a team of five technical specialists. You will also plan and implement new systems and networks to enable new research activities and new research and teaching space developments and expansions.  Managing Information Governance, with due attention to Information Security and Data Privacy will be extremely important aspects of this role.

As you will be expected to be a senior authority on IT in the wider context of Oxford University, it is vital that you have the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key members of central IT Services and other senior IT providers within and beyond the Medical Sciences Division.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact  tony.brett@medsci.ox.ac.uk or call 01865 283354.

The post is offered as a full-time two year fixed term, or as a two year secondment.  Applications for flexible or part time working (min 80% FTE) will also be considered.

The closing date for applications is Monday 22 July 2024 and we expect to hold interviews the week commencing 5 August 2024. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement (that should explicitly address the selection criteria) as part of your online application.

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