Job Description

This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.
Post Type
Full Time
Hours per Week
35
Weeks per Year
52
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Monday 22 September 2025
Reference
0825-199
Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Enterprise Applications to lead our Enterprise IT Applications Teams. This pivotal role will oversee the development, integration, and support of a comprehensive suite of enterprise applications that underpin strategic projects and essential services across the University at a pivotal time as we undertake a significant change of our application ecosystem
You will be responsible for ensuring the quality, security, and performance of our ~100 application landscape, while providing strategic technical guidance as part of the senior leadership within IT Services. The role demands a strong leader with deep technical expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a passion for delivering robust, scalable solutions that drive institutional success.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage three service teams across Student Administration Systems, Research, Teaching & Learning, and Business Applications.
• Develop and implement application strategies, architectures, and roadmaps aligned with University goals in conjunction with business service owners and the IT architecture function.
• Oversee application lifecycle management, including selection, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Deliver strategic technical advice on emerging technologies, including AI.
• Lead a workstream in the delivery of the digital programme
• Manage supplier relationships and service contracts for cloud and development services.

About You
You will bring:

• Proven leadership in IT solutions at a senior management level, ideally within Higher Education.
• Extensive experience in enterprise-level application development, integration, and support.
• Architect-level technical expertise and cyber security and commercial acumen.
• Excellent team development and mentoring capabilities.
• A track record of strategic change and transformation delivery.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.

What We Offer
Royal Holloway offers a vibrant and inclusive working environment, with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and innovation. You'll be part of a forward-thinking IT department committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Nigel Rata on
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at:
Please quote the reference: 0825-199
Closing Date: 23:59, 22 September 2025
Interview Date: Week Commencing 29 September 2025 Further details:

Skills Required