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Are you ready to lead the digital future of Further Education?
Can you combine strategic vision, technical expertise and inspirational leadership to deliver outstanding digital services that transform teaching, learning, business operations and the student experience?
Lancaster & College is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Head of IT and Digital Services to lead the development and delivery of our digital vision.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of technology across the College, ensuring our students, staff and stakeholders benefit from secure, innovative and reliable digital services and an IT infrastructure that enables excellence in education.
As a key member of the College’s leadership community, you will provide both strategic direction and operational oversight for all IT and digital services.
From, networks, systems, cyber security to AI, digital transformation and service improvement, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation while maintaining a resilient and secure technology environment, ensuring the College remains responsive to the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Benefits Of This Post Include
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution 9.3%)
- Free Parking
- Generous leave entitlement (37 days, plus Bank Holidays and College Closure Days)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Opportunities for continuing professional development
- Strong staff support services
Lancaster and Morecambe College are a thriving FE College and justifiably proud of the strong links with our local community.
Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, we are proud to be our community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education.
All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.
Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.
Closing date: Friday, 6th November 2026
Our reference: SE4295
Vacancy: Head of IT and Digital Services
Location: Lancaster