Director of Information Technology

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland – is a vibrant, values-led organisation with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. Through our strong commitment to delivering high quality education and research.

Our recently appointed Chancellor, Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, is one of the UK’s most influential women in Tech and a major advocate of diversifying talent in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The Director of IT will be responsible for delivering a new technology strategy that meets the aspirations and objectives contained within the new University strategy to 2030 and providing for the 24/7 needs of a community of c23,000 individuals.  Providing inspirational leadership to teams of highly qualified professionals will be key to your success in this role as will be your ability to positively manage relationships with complex stakeholder groups and customers. The ability to successfully deliver transformational change and significant projects is essential, and you will be a key advisor to and member of the University’s senior management team.

Candidates will be educated to degree level and probably with a relevant IT professional qualification. You must have extensive experience of managing equivalent technology services in large and complex organisations with an emphasis on the delivery of high-quality customer focused technical services. Not necessarily from a university background, you will however need to demonstrate good understanding and empathy with the challenges faced by the higher education sector, and the needs of a complex range of stakeholders in the academic context. In addition to your technical skills, you will also need to be able to demonstrate highly developed interpersonal skills, financial management capabilities and change management expertise.

For further information and details about how to apply, please contact Alan Walter at alan@dixonwalter.co.uk or call 07876 766972. Further information and details about how to apply can be found at www.dixonwalter.co.uk/opportunities/gcu-it-director.

Applications should be made via email to alan@dixonwalter.co.uk by midnight on Sunday 16^th February 2025 and should consist of:

• A curriculum vitae detailing relevant qualifications and experience, full employment history, and achievements
• A two-page cover letter describing briefly how you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the Job Summary Form, your achievements, why the appointment is of interest, and what you would like to achieve in the role
• Details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission)
• A completed Personal details form (available from the link above).

Formal interviews will take place the week commencing 17^th March 2025, shortlisted candidates will also be asked to make a presentation to members of the panel prior to the interview.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).

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