IT Manager [Temporary Cover]

We are seeking an Interim IT Manager to join a welcoming and inclusive Department with an exceptional international reputation in teaching and research. The department is large, encompassing around 40 research lab-based groups as well as delivering a significant amount of teaching. The Interim IT Manager will support the ongoing delivery and coordination of the Department's IT services. The role will focus on maintaining operational stability, supporting day-to-day IT activities, and ensuring continuity of service across a complex and busy academic environment. The post holder will be required to work on site and will interact effectively with a wide range of professional services staff, academics and students. Working closely with the Department's IT staff and senior management, the post holder will help coordinate IT operations, prioritise workloads, and provide oversight of key activities to ensure services continue to run effectively. The role will include supporting existing IT staff, as well as contributing to a collaborative management approach within the team. A key aspect of the role will be to progress compliance requirements in line with the Systems Management Policy, helping to reduce risk and ensure appropriate processes and controls are in place. The post holder will also contribute to resolving ongoing technical challenges, including those arising from recent network changes, and support effective incident management. We are seeking a versatile individual with excellent problem-solving skills, strong organisational capability, and a collaborative, hands-on approach. The successful candidate will have experience in IT service delivery and infrastructure, along with experience of supporting or managing staff within a complex environment. Please refer to the Further Particulars for a full list of the essential skills and experience required for the role. Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Daniella Peluso-White, Business & Operations Manager, pdnadmin@pdn.cam.ac.uk. Fixed Term: this is a full-time, fixed-term position for six months in the first instance. Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. To apply for this post, on the online form, in the suitability for the role section, you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The full contact details for two referees should be provided, one of whom should be your current line manager. Please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form. The closing date for applications is 11 May 2026. Interviews will be held on 21 May 2026. Please quote reference PM49483 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.