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Head of IT - Data & Applications
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 53,000 - 59,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NW3, Swiss Cottage, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
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 cultureBefore You Apply
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