Head of Business Systems

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Business Systems team in the support, development and implementation of our administrative IT systems. Working as part of the management team in IT Services, you will work closely with stakeholders across the University to ensure that our IT systems meet the needs of the organisation.

The post-holder will be accountable for the management and operational delivery of the corporate business systems and services provided by the Business Systems team.

This role requires a high level of leadership, independence, initiative, and sound judgement. You will work closely with senior managers, balancing their priorities with those of the University as a whole to ensure that IT system developments deliver mutual value and benefit.

We are seeking someone who can collaborate effectively with senior leaders and provide strategic direction, ensuring our IT systems remain robust, efficient, and aligned with institutional goals.

To be successful in this role you will have:

In-depth knowledge of software applications and systems applied to business outcomes (eg. Student Records, HR, Finance, Business Intelligence)Extensive management and leadership experience with a strategic impactSignificant experience of corporate IT service operation and developmentHighly developed knowledge of the principles, theory and practice of IT service deliveryExperience of managing multiple professional teamsStrong interpersonal skills for motivating, negotiating, influencing and relationship building.

The university offers excellent rewards for the right candidate including a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, personal development and access to sports facilities.  

The University of Brighton welcomes job sharers. Job sharing is a way of working where two people share one full-time job, dividing the work, responsibilities, pay, holidays, and other benefits between them proportionate to the hours each works, thereby increasing access to a wide range of jobs on a part-time basis. In addition, to the eight Bank Holidays, there are university discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. All leave, including bank holidays and discretionary days, is pro-rated for part time employees.

 

Closing Date: 11 Jan 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £59,966 to £69,488 per annum