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Head of Information Technology (IT) Services
Head of Information Technology (IT) Services
Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: £47,750 - £53,749 per annum
Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus
Who are we looking for?
Burton & South Derbyshire College isseekingto appoint a Head of IT to join its Operational Management Team. The College delivers a wide range of technical, vocational, and professional education programmes from entry levels right through to higher education. BSDC is a medium general further education College, with two campuses, and aspires to become a vibrant and outstanding, dynamic global College. The College’s latest Ofsted inspection in 2024 was rated outstanding, alongside strong financial health.
Following significant investment in its IT infrastructure, the College isseekingto further strengthen its digital capacity to support teaching,learningand operational excellence. Reporting to the Deputy Principal with the have line management responsibility for the IT Services Team, the Head of IT will be expected to be able to lead, motivate and inspire a team to design, implement, and manage a robust, secure, andfuture focuseddigital infrastructure which meets the operational, educational, and strategic needs of the College.
Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.
Why come and work for us?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:
Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
Generous holiday plans
Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working policies
Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free annual eye tests
Access to our onsite gym
Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
Discounted health cash plan
Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive cultureand you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Thursday 5th February 2026. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.
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