Chief Information Officer – University of Brighton

University of Brighton is seeking a Chief Information Officer to lead its technology and digital strategy across the City, Moulsecoomb and Falmer campuses. Salary is listed as negotiated, and applications close on Friday 27 November 2026.

What the role involves

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the CIO will lead around 100 colleagues and an operating budget of approximately £12 million. The remit covers IT services, learning technology and innovation, information security, digital capability, infrastructure and enterprise systems.

The university wants a senior leader who can combine reliable and secure services with wider organisational change, including better use of data, automation and AI. Higher-education experience may help, but the search partner says candidates from other large, complex organisations will also be considered.

Application requirements

Applicants need a full CV, a covering letter, contact details for three referees and the role reference A041764. The university’s recruitment partner, Alumni Global, is managing the process.

Key details

• Employer: University of Brighton
• Location: Brighton City Campus, Moulsecoomb and Falmer
• Salary: Negotiated
• Hours: Full time
• Reference: IS0001 / A041764
• Closing date: 27 November 2026

Read the official candidate information and open the official application form.

Sources checked: University of Brighton recruitment portal and Alumni Global candidate microsite, 9 October 2026.