Company mission

The challenges humanity is facing aren’t the stuff of dystopia, science fiction, or textbooks. They’re happening today – and they’ve never been more complex and interconnected.

Yet our higher education system is still structured in silos, leaving graduates ill-equipped to tackle the complexity that surrounds them. The next generation is now demanding to learn in a different way. That’s where The London Interdisciplinary School comes in.

LIS is a start-up university that equips learners with an interdisciplinary toolkit to tackle the complex, real-world problems of the 21st century. With a world-class faculty, three exceptional cohorts and close partnerships with global organisations such as McKinsey, KPMG and innocent, LIS is building a new type of education for those who want to shape the world, not just fit in.

We are the first new UK education institution for 50 years to have full degree-awarding power since inception, and offer undergraduate, masters, as well as professional development programmes that take a ground-breaking interdisciplinary approach to education.

About the role

The IT Lead will lead and optimise the technology infrastructure of LIS. They will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the IT department, managing the implementation of advanced technologies, and ensuring the security and efficiency of IT systems. This role is crucial in supporting LIS’ academic and administrative functions, enhancing the learning environment, and driving technological advancement.

The role requires 3-5 years’ experience in IT management including ideally within an educational technology environment, being able to demonstrate experience with student management systems, learning management systems (LMS), and classroom technology. They should have led small teams and managed operational work as well as multiple IT projects in parallel. They will be accustomed to an IT support environment where reliable technology is essential.

Ideal for an individual eager to develop strategic skills and broader responsibilities. They should have awareness of academic environments but should know how to work pragmatically to drive technology into the DNA of LIS. Perfect for someone passionate about education and technology, with a desire to influence teaching and learning practices through tech.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily IT operations
• Implement and maintain IT infrastructure
• Manage key administrative and faculty systems including LMS, SIS, and ERP systems
• Provide staff, faculty, and students with the correct technology
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers
• Lead the implementation and support of educational and operational technologies
• Collaborate with academic staff to enhance learning experiences through technology
• Train faculty and students on technology use in classrooms
• Ensure data security and compliance
• Develop and implement IT policies and procedures
• Support the business with technologies to streamline operations

Requirements

Skills and experience

A strong technical background, project management, good cybersecurity and data privacy knowledge, with cloud services experience. The successful candidate should be accustomed to recommending and implementing complex technologies such as data warehouses, AI technologies, and exposure to a development environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.

• Professional education certifications covering cloud development, operations or similar

Benefits

• £41k - £45k base salary depending on level of experience
• 30 days holiday
• Monthly fitness contribution and, on successful completion of your probationary period, option to join the company-sponsored health plan.
• Annual personal development contribution for external training/coaching
• The opportunity to join a mission-led, fast-growing organisation that is changing higher education