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Chief Information Officer

Birkbeck Sport Business Centre

London

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GBP 60,000 - 100,000

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An established industry player is looking for a Chief Information Officer to lead their Information Services. This pivotal role involves ensuring the effective provision, development, and maintenance of comprehensive Information Services that support the university's daily operations and strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the UK Higher Education sector and how IT can drive improvements. With a focus on transformational change and senior management experience, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment. Join a team that values diversity and innovation, located in the vibrant heart of Bloomsbury, London.

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

31 days paid leave

Flexible working arrangements

Generous benefits in the HE sector

Demonstrable understanding of the UK Higher Education sector.
Experience in driving transformational change in complex organizations.

Lead Information Services and ensure effective provision and development.
Develop partnerships to improve College Information Services.

Understanding of UK Higher Education sector

Business process improvement methods

Transformational change management

Senior management experience

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Chief Information Officer

Birkbeck is seeking to appoint a Chief Information Officer (CIO). Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the CIO will lead Information Services and will ensure the effective provision, development and maintenance of comprehensive and reliable Information Services to enable the University’s day to day business operations, and support strategic developments.

Salary range: Competitive

Contract type: Open ended

Mode: Full time

Grade: 10

Business Unit: Information Services

Closing date for applicants: 28-Apr-2025

Ref No: 2110

The successful candidate will develop effective working partnerships with the Faculties and Professional Services to proactively identify and deliver improvements to College Information Services. They will resolve outstanding operational issues and initiate and oversee key development and change management projects.

Strong candidates will have demonstrable understanding of the UK Higher Education sector and, in particular, how IT can support future requirements and developments. They will have a good understanding of business process improvement methods and understanding of the purpose and operations of libraries in Higher Education institutions.

Experience of driving through transformational change in a complex organisation and significant senior management experience of a similar information services role within HE or a knowledge intensive organisation is essential.

Benefits: Benefits of working at Birkbeck include a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible, hybrid working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract: Open-ended, permanent contract. Full-time (35 hours a week). Flexible and hybrid offered. Closing date: Monday 28 April 2025, interview date Thursday 5 June 2025.

Enquiries: For more information on the role, or to apply, please visit Minervasearch.com.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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