About this role
Date posted
03/08/2026
Application closing date
Blank
Package
Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack.
Contractual hours
35
Basis
Full Time
Job category/type
Professional
Manager of Infrastructure, Security and Network Technologies
Job description
Are you an experienced IT leader with a passion for infrastructure, cyber security and service excellence?
We are seeking a Manager of Infrastructure, Security & Network Technologies to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of our critical technology services across the University. Reporting to the Director of IT and Information Systems, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, driving innovation and ensuring a secure, resilient and high-performing IT environment.
In this role, you will lead specialist teams responsible for infrastructure, networks and security services, including data centre operations, Wi-Fi, firewalls, storage platforms, endpoint security and SOC services. You will champion Agile and ITIL best practices, manage major incidents, oversee budgets and supplier relationships, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional services that support teaching, learning and research.
A**bout You
You will have
- Proven experience leading infrastructure, network and cyber security teams.
- Strong knowledge of Agile delivery, service management and operational excellence.
- Experience managing complex IT environments, resources and budgets.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing high-performing teams.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future direction of technology services within a forward-thinking university committed to innovation, inclusion and delivering an outstanding experience for students and staff.
This role will be located at Leeds Trinity University campus in Horsforth. Through our agile working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely and at our city centre campus, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
This advert will close once we receive a suitable number of applications, interviews are expected to be held throughout August
If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk or call 0113 283 7130.
Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented within the University: Women, LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.
Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs or unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.
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