Buckinghamshire College Group is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of IT to lead and develop our IT services across all campuses.
This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for ensuring the delivery of a reliable, secure and high-performing IT infrastructure that supports both staff and students. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the College’s IT strategy, driving innovation and ensuring systems and services meet the evolving needs of the organisation.
You will also have the exciting opportunity to lead IT planning and systems integration in support of a potential merger, making a significant impact on the future of the College. You must be able to travel across campuses and participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage IT services across the College, including networks, telecommunications, and technical support
- Ensure the security and integrity of all IT data, including robust disaster recovery planning
- Manage and develop the Tech Support team
- Deliver an excellent IT service to staff and students, with a strong customer-focused approach
- Lead IT projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to maximise the effectiveness of IT systems
- Ensure compliance with software licensing and data protection legislation
- Support College-wide initiatives, including merger planning and systems integration
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience managing IT services within a complex organisation
- Strong knowledge of networks, systems infrastructure, and IT operations
- Experience leading and developing teams in a busy, customer-focused environment
- A track record of managing budgets and delivering IT projects
- Strong understanding of data protection and information security
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A commitment to delivering outstanding service and continuous improvement
- A relevant professional qualification (minimum Level 3) is essential, and a management or project management qualification would be advantageous.
Why join Buckinghamshire College Group?
We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the College. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible.
Employee benefits include:
- Pension scheme – LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays & additional leave purchase scheme
- Access to free training & continuous professional development
- A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
- Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
- Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon)
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes
Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.
You will have an unwavering passion for learning and for supporting learners and staff to achieve more than they ever thought possible – we call this the Bucks College Factor!
If you have the Bucks College Factor, this sounds like a role for you and Buckinghamshire College Group sounds like a place you’d like to be part of, then we’d love to hear from you.
Commitment to Safeguarding
BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Terms and Conditions by following the link below:
https://ce0335li.webitrent.com/ce0335li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=612290007I&VACANCY_ID=8192265Byu
The closing date for applications is 16th September 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 24th September 2026; however, please note that these dates may be subject to change.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Pay: £45,884.99-£51,644.61 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
