Closing Date: 12/10/2025

Location: Brighton

Salary: From £83,200

Our client is more than just an educational institution - they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

The Director of Technology is responsible for shaping and leading their technology strategy to support the University’s long-term ambitions. You will oversee the operation and continuous development of their technology services, driving digital transformation and ensuring their systems, data, and infrastructure are robust, secure, and future-focused.

As a member of the University’s leadership, you will play a key role in aligning technology with their strategic objectives, ensuring they deliver innovative solutions that enhance both the student and staff experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and deliver a forward-thinking technology strategy that supports the University’s mission and growth.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing technology team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
• Drive digital transformation projects, leveraging new and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Work in close partnership with departments across the University to understand their needs and deliver effective technology solutions.
• Oversee the successful delivery of technology projects, ensuring they are on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of technology services and initiatives.
• Lead on cyber security, compliance, and data protection, implementing robust governance frameworks and policies.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service levels to ensure best value and performance.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and innovations, recommending solutions to strengthen our client’s technology capabilities.
• Manage day-to-day technology operations, including escalations, outage management, and enterprise communication.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree-level education and significant experience in senior technology leadership roles.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing technology strategies that deliver digital transformation and align with organisational goals.
• Strong expertise in cyber security, data governance, and compliance.
• Demonstrable experience of leading large-scale technology projects using both agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage a diverse team.
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Hands-on experience in technology deployment, integration, and ongoing management.
• Vendor management and contract negotiation expertise.
• Proficiency with both Microsoft and MacSuite applications and infrastructure.

Why Our Client

They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

How To Apply

Interested in this opportunity, click apply and you will be redirected to our client’s careers website to complete your application.