Head of IT Systems (796954)
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £59,996 to £67,468 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Inchinnan, Renfrew |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Strathclyde |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 796954 |
Summary
The University of Strathclyde has a long history of working with industry to deliver strong business growth from access to research and innovation expertise. The latest major initiative continuing to deliver on this track record is through the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).
As a magnet for innovation in advanced manufacturing, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) group of specialist R&D centres, supports manufacturing, engineering and associated tech businesses of all sizes, to thrive domestically and internationally through accelerating productivity, embracing new digital technologies and achieving net-zero targets.
We turn smart ideas into reality and deliver ground-breaking research.
Coming from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the workforce of the future and generate the creative ideas that will transform manufacturing.
Ultimately, we are growing the economy, developing a vibrant and skilled talent pool and helping create prosperous, sustainable communities.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced professional to lead and manage our Information Technology Systems team, providing clear and concise guidance and support across this function. NMIS as a national centre for advanced manufacturing, comprises multiple business units including the recently developed National Semi-Conductor Packaging Innovation Centre (NASPIC) as well as remote sites in Irvine, Sheffield and Aberdeen (2026).
The IT systems function supports all units/sites as well as NMIS operational, technology, and commercial support teams.
The post will hold a high level of both technical and financial responsibility for team resources and extensive multimillion pound budget management. It will also include budget approval for large and time sensitive items, delivering reports and IT system recommendations to NMIS leadership team, COO and CEO.
As a magnet for innovation in advanced manufacturing, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) group of specialist R&D centres, supports manufacturing, engineering and associated tech businesses of all sizes, to thrive domestically and internationally through accelerating productivity, embracing new digital technologies and achieving net-zero targets.
We turn smart ideas into reality and deliver ground-breaking research.
Coming from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the workforce of the future and generate the creative ideas that will transform manufacturing.
Ultimately, we are growing the economy, developing a vibrant and skilled talent pool and helping create prosperous, sustainable communities.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced professional to lead and manage our Information Technology Systems team, providing clear and concise guidance and support across this function. NMIS as a national centre for advanced manufacturing, comprises multiple business units including the recently developed National Semi-Conductor Packaging Innovation Centre (NASPIC) as well as remote sites in Irvine, Sheffield and Aberdeen (2026).
The IT systems function supports all units/sites as well as NMIS operational, technology, and commercial support teams.
The post will hold a high level of both technical and financial responsibility for team resources and extensive multimillion pound budget management. It will also include budget approval for large and time sensitive items, delivering reports and IT system recommendations to NMIS leadership team, COO and CEO.
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