Head of Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure and SecurityFull time (35 hrs/wk), permanentBased Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) with up to two days per week working from home Salary circa £60,000 pa plus benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen with the creation of this brand-new role to support our digital strategy at a time of rapid growth for the University. As the Head of Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure and Security, you will be integral in enabling high quality IT services that support an excellent learning and teaching experience. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for the University''s cloud environments, infrastructure, networks, and cybersecurity functions, ensuring foundational technologies are secure and scalable. You will manage a team of four and will be essential in providing support and guidance to ensure seamless service delivery.Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:Own and deliver the cloud, infrastructure, and security strategy, ensuring alignment to institutional and digital strategyOversee technical operations, ensuring stability, capacity, and performance across infrastructure and cloud servicesProvide expert technical input into change enablement, architectural governance, and project deliveryMaintain technology risk registers and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies in placeOur main requirements:Relevant cloud architecture certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect); security certifications (CISSP/CISM/CCSP) or demons