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IT Manager (Fixed Term)

About Us

The MRC Biostatistics Unit is one of Europe's leading biostatistics research institutions. Our focus is to deliver new analytical and computational strategies based on sound statistical principles for the challenging tasks facing biomedicine and public health. The Unit is situated on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, one of the world's most vibrant centres of biomedical research, which includes the University of Cambridge's Clinical School, two major hospitals, the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, and the world headquarters of Astra Zeneca.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and efficient individual to lead the Unit's computing team, taking responsibility for the IT service and infrastructure.

You will be responsible for the creation of the Unit's IT vision and its delivery through a small team of dedicated IT professionals; you'll line manage 4 staff. Using a combination of project work and the delivery of day-to-day services, you will ensure that IT creates the digital environment to enable the Unit to fulfil its research goals, as well as providing the tools to support the delivery of the Unit's administrative functions.

The University of Cambridge is undertaking a significant programme of change to integrate and unify IT services across the organisation and improve cybersecurity. You will be a dynamic participant, representing the needs of the Unit both within the School and at University level, and actively leading it through this, as well as other important strategic projects.

This is a full time or part time role (minimum 30 hours per week). We are happy to consider differing patterns for completing these hours across 4 or 5 days a week. We support hybrid working and so would not expect attendance in the office every working day, although an average minimum of 2 days a week is essential.

About you

You'll be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and have significant technical and management experience in either higher education or a commercial environment.

An aptitude and enthusiasm for leading a team, as well as a strong ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation, are critical.

You'll be able to demonstrate significant experience in the definition, approach, facilitation and delivery of medium-scale projects. The successful candidate will show evidence of strong operational leadership in the design, procurement, installation, operation, maintenance, and effective use of IT infrastructure and its performance.

A working knowledge of a majority the following will be required: the design, maintenance and operation of [Windows, Mac, iOS] clients, Cisco networking, relevant server environment/s, centralised authentication service/s, automated installation of OS and software deployment, virtualisation and web.

You will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, clear and concise communication and financial acumen. Experience in scientific computing, including high performance computing, would be beneficial.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

  • 41 Days holiday (inclusive of public holidays).

This post is eligible for USS Pension Scheme - https://www.uss.co.uk/:

  • defined benefit scheme.
  • staff contribute 6.1% and UCAM will contribute 14.5%.
  • Life insurance is included (3x salary).

Family friendly and lifestyle benefits:

  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and neonatal pay.
  • Flexible working.
  • Childcare - Bright Horizons Long Road nursery is located on campus.

Health and Wellbeing benefits:

Travel Benefits for travelling by bike, public transport or car:

Additional excellent and competitive benefits for University of Cambridge staff can be found here: https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/pay-benefits/cambens-employee-benefits.

  • Designated funding for technical training and conference attendance.

  • Access to University training courses to support your continuous learning and development.

  • And last but not least, a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and prioritises well-being.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We know diversity fosters creativity and invention. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We are actively seeking to increase diversity among our staff, including promoting an equitable representation of men and women. We therefore especially encourage applications from women, from minority ethnic groups and from those with non-standard career paths.

Appointments will be made on merit.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2029 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check. This appointment also requires a Research Passport application.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 15th June 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please quote reference SL46011 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Further information

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