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Head of Technology Architecture
Vacancy ID
11633
College/Service
Digital and Technology
Location
CCI - High Holborn, London UK
Salary
£59,228 - £71326 (plus 6% market supplement)
Contract
Permanent
Hours
35
Apply by
25 March 2025, 11:55 pm
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The opportunity
University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative University for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges and hosts several centres and institutes that further the University’s mission and social purpose, through the students and ideas we send out into the world and the partnerships we build to achieve social, environmental, and economic progress.
Digital & Technology at UAL is on an exciting journey, transitioning from a ‘classic’ IT approach to a user-centred product approach to technology. We are investing in our people, and the processes enabled by digital, to evolve and transform the student and staff experience at UAL.
The Head of Technology Architecture is a new senior leadership role within the Architecture and Data team that will support the Director of Architecture and Data in setting the overall technology strategy and delivery roadmap for UAL. The successful candidate will be an expert in the architecture, engineering and delivery practices necessary to support a modern business undergoing significant business transformation and will have demonstrable experience in leading change in a complex stakeholder environment.
As the Head of Technology Architecture, you will be leading the Technology architecture needed to meet the priorities of the organisation. The role will be driving the development and implementation of the technology strategies, and the core infrastructure, including identity and access, underpinning D&T and the wider UAL IT estate.
This is a senior leadership position that requires a deep understanding of technology landscape and strong leadership skills. You will also engage closely with our partners owning our Technology strategy and landscape from an architecture perspective, offering and working closely with digital and technology teams leading the on-going delivery of the service.
Your profile
Experience
- Significant experience in IT Architecture within academic or research environments.
- Expertise or experience in Zero trust network architecture
- Expertise or experience in setting up Cloud FinOps
- Proven experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and transitioning from on-premises to hybrid-cloud environments.
- Experience in Data Centre migration, hyperconverged infrastructure (e.g., Dell VXRail, Nutanix), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
- Expertise in Identity and Access Management.
- Certifications in relevant technology areas (e.g., VMware, Microsoft/Azure, AWS).
- Proven strategic leadership, setting technology standards and roadmaps for large organizations.
- Demonstratable ability to mentor and develop technical team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.
Application process
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