ITS Networks Manager

Founded by industry and the professions, the University of South Wales, with around 25,000 students is one of Britain’s most exciting new universities and a major player in higher education. The IT Services department is on exciting evolution path to become a well-connected and innovative department, that delivers real business value.

This role will require the postholder to utilise their strong people skills, be visionary, have an ability to connect with all areas of the business and motivate teams to deliver, sometimes through pressured and challenging times.

The role holder will join us in sharing, supporting, and owning our departmental vision of: Working Together, Enabling Success. The vision reflects our role, our aspirations, and our behaviours in providing a digital service that enables and empowers our staff, our students and our partners, to fulfil their potential and provide an edge to our University. This vision and ambition align with the University’s core values of Inspiring, Responsible, Creative, Collaborative and Professional.

Lead for IT network services, where you'll serve as the key advisor to the Deputy Director Operations, Chief Information Officer (CIO), and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Your expertise will shape our digital strategy and drive the delivery of innovative solutions aligned with university objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the charge in developing new business opportunities and continuously enhancing our digital strategy.

Collaborate closely with university leadership to ensure the quality delivery of our services.

This full-time, permanent position is part of the dynamic IT Services Senior Management team.

At USW, we embrace a hybrid working model that fosters flexibility and collaboration. While we value remote work, we also encourage on-campus engagement to enhance teamwork and innovation.

For an informal conversation about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to [email protected] . Take the next step in your career with us at USW!

Please apply for this role with your CV and a covering letter.

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.

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USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.  

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect.  We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/ or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.