Head of Technology Architecture

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.

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 (eg, Dell VXRail, Nutanix), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
• Expertise in Identity and Access Management.
• Certifications in relevant technology areas (eg, 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.

UAL is a world-class University shaping the creative industries worldwide, with staff having access to a range of benefits, training and personal development to recognise and reward the contributions they make, as well as to encourage excellence, creativity and diversity, including:

• Competitive salary of £59,649 - £80,445 + 6% market supplement, dependent on experience
• 34 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Generous, defined benefit pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of paid maternity or paternity leave

For more information on UAL, and Digital & Technology, please visit the dedicated microsite

HAYS Technology have been retained by University of the Arts London to manage the search and recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Breanna Mahan at Hays Technology.