Depute Chief Information Officer

Depute Chief Information Officer - AD2205

This advert is open to internal staff members of the University of St Andrews only.

IT Services is responsible for providing, developing and maintaining the University's central IT infrastructure and for delivering a wide range of technology-based services to staff and students.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join us as Depute Chief Information Officer. This is a key senior role within IT Services, supporting the Chief Information Officer in leading the University's technology services and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, resilient and forward-looking IT provision across the institution.

In this important role, you will provide leadership across the operational functions of IT Services, ensuring services are delivered effectively and aligned to the University's strategic priorities. You will play a central role in shaping and implementing the University's ICT Strategy, overseeing major projects and programmes, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery and operational effectiveness.

You will work closely with senior colleagues across the University, contributing to executive-level decision making, and will act on behalf of the CIO as required. The role requires strong leadership capability, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering large-scale technology services in complex environments.

We are looking for someone with substantial senior management experience, strong strategic and operational insight, and the ability to inspire and lead teams to deliver excellent services. Experience of working in a large, complex organisation is essential, and experience within Higher Education would be advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of IT Services at the University of St Andrews and supporting its world-class teaching, research and student experience.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Steve Watt at

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions of 14.5%
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.