The College is seeking to recruit a Head of IT Services. This is a distinct and exciting opportunity, leading our IT team consisting of one Deputy Head of IT Services, two experienced IT Services Engineers, a degree level IT Apprentice and our Reprographics Technician. There is also a strong possibility that this role could evolve further, with increased responsibility and remuneration for a suitable candidate, as part of succession planning within the next 1 to 2 years.

Providing the very best student and staff experience is at the heart of our IT service, and we support both academic and administrative users (approximately 500 staff and 3000 students).

This is an exciting time to be joining the College in an IT role. We have plans to further grow the digital capability of our staff and students in teaching and learning activities. The Head of IT Services will play an integral role in ensuring our IT infrastructure continues to support the needs of staff and students and provide technical advice to help us realise our goals in relation to digital teaching & learning. The College continues to make the case for increased provision of 16-19 places in the region and lobby for a second Hills Road site. In the event that such a new site comes to fruition, the successful applicant would play a key role in ensuring it was fully equipped from an IT and digital perspective.

In return, we offer great team-work and a varied workload, an attractive salary, 24 days annual leave rising to 27 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, generous pension scheme, free use of our on-site sports centre, including a newly refurbished gymnasium, wellbeing activities, discounts on all our Adult Education courses, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and ongoing professional development.

Flexible working is available for this role, with WFH opportunities available, depending on requirements to provide sufficient on-site technical and operational support from the team at critical periods.

To apply, please complete Parts 1 and 2 of the application form. When completing Part 1, you will be required to upload your CV and a Supporting Statement of Application, which should be no more than 1,000 words. Once you have submitted Part 1, please proceed to Part 2 (Equality and Diversity Monitoring).

Hills Road Sixth Form College is one of the UK’s leading sixth forms — but what truly defines us is our people and our ethos. We combine high achievement with deep commitment and care.

Our students are curious, ambitious, and engaged with the world around them. Our staff share a culture of trust, professionalism and collaboration, creating a workplace that is both dynamic and deeply supportive.

Located in the heart of Cambridge, we benefit from an extraordinary network of educational and community partnerships. For the right leader, Hills Road offers not only an outstanding institution to guide but a community to belong to. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of post-16 education in Cambridgeshire.

Below, you will find more information about our staff benefits, safeguarding, including our Child Protection Policy, and about being an equal opportunities employer.