Information Security

Identity Manager

Goldsmiths University

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will lead the development and governance of Identity and Access Management at Goldsmiths. You will shape IAM direction while staying hands-on with technology, driving improvements in identity governance, security, authentication and access. You’ll build a capable IAM team that supports strategic objectives and reliable day-to-day operations. You will work closely with IT & Digital Services to deliver secure, evolving identity services that enable teaching, research and administration.

Pay / Benefits
  • agile working environment
  • 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days
  • great transport links
  • defined benefit pension scheme
  • support for professional development
  • wellbeing initiatives (staff choir, running club, staff networks, creative writing classes)
Responsibilities
  • Set the IAM direction and strategy for Goldsmiths
  • Drive improvements across identity governance, security, authentication and access
  • Build and mature an IAM capability that serves strategic and operational needs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable identity services
  • Maintain close alignment between technology and policy in IAM initiatives
Key requirements
  • Enthusiastic IAM specialist with deep technical expertise in identity, data and technology
  • Strategic thinking and pragmatic problem-solving skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships and work with cross-functional teams
  • Experience delivering secure, reliable and evolving identity services
  • collaboration
  • strategic thinking
  • relationship-building
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Identity governance
  • Authentication and access controls

Reference: WJ-747_31181078 · Posted 01 Nov 2026

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