Head of IT - Data & Applications

MLC Partners are proud to be working in exclusive partnership with a prestigious higher education institution in North London to appoint a Head of IT – Applications and Data. This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of a forward-thinking IT function, driving digital transformation, systems integration, and data innovation. About the Role This newly designed position is both hands-on and strategic, ideal for someone looking to take ownership of enterprise applications, data platforms, and digital services across a complex and dynamic academic environment. You’ll play a critical role in managing the institution’s data and insights functions, shaping the systems architecture, and ensuring robust, scalable and user-centric IT services. You’ll lead a small internal team while overseeing relationships with external technology providers to deliver a high-quality, compliant, and future-focused IT landscape. Key Responsibilities * Lead and optimise enterprise applications and data platforms, minimising downtime and enhancing performance. * Oversee data governance, business intelligence, and analytics across the organisation. * Architect integrated systems aligned to business and academic priorities. * Manage and support institutional applications, acting as a key escalation point. * Ensure GDPR compliance and cybersecurity in all IT solutions. * Champion innovation through automation, cl…