Head of ICT & Data Services (acting as Deputy DPO)
Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College is a highly successful College with excellent outcomes for students, superb resources for learning and good financial health. The College operates from six main locations: Hereford, Holme Lacy, Ludlow, Shrewsbury, Walford and Oswestry. We provide a diverse curriculum to 3,000 full-time and 10,000 part-time learners.
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and forward-thinking ICT and data professional to lead our ICT and Data Services team and act as the College’s deputy data protection authority. This pivotal role will shape the College’s digital future, ensuring our infrastructure, systems and information services are robust, secure and innovative thereby supporting outstanding teaching, learning and operational excellence.
We would welcome your application if you are:
* A confident and motivated ICT leader with experience managing complex digital environments
* Comfortable working with a blend of technical responsibility, service management and team leadership
* Skilled in managing and advancing ICT infrastructure, cyber security, MIS operations and data reporting
* Able to communicate technical information clearly and work collaboratively with staff at all levels
* Committed to supporting the development of Information Learning Technologies (ILT) and enhancing the teaching and learning experience
* Practical, organised and solutions focused in resolving daily operational challenges
This is a wide and varied role which is responsible for a broad range of services including network and systems management, technical support, Management Information Systems (MIS) development and reporting, data security, cyber-security and ILT technologies that support digital learning. The post will play a key role in cross-College digital developments and ongoing service improvements to ensure that staff and students benefit from reliable, well-designed and forward-thinking ICT and data services.
HLNSC is committed to safeguarding including the Prevent Duty by promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Interview Date: Thursday 23rd April and/or Friday 24th April 2026
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