Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO2025)

Are you a visionary digital leader ready to shape the future of a world-class university? 

We are seeking a Chief Digital and Information Officer to provide strategic leadership and executive oversight of our digital, information and technology agenda.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead the Digital Technology Services (DTS) function and drive a forward-thinking digital strategy that empowers our academic mission, operational effectiveness, research excellence, student experience, and enterprise ambitions.

You will:

Shape and deliver a digital and information strategy that aligns with the University’s vision, advising senior leaders and representing the institution nationally and internationally on digital innovation and strategyDrive a culture of digital excellence by embedding emerging technologies, including AI, automation, immersive learning, and advanced analytics to enhance education, research and operationsOversee secure, resilient and high-performing digital and IT services, ensuring cost-effective delivery and seamless support for staff and studentsAdvance the University’s data strategy to enable evidence-based decision-making, enhance institutional performance and promote innovative use of data and analyticsLead a diverse, high-performing teams, fostering culture of collaboration and professional growth, championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of digital delivery

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Strategic leadership at institutional or sector level with the ability to translate digital and information opportunities into organisational valueSenior leadership experience in IT, digital transformation, strategic planning, or data analytics within a large and complex organisationExperience of delivering enterprise-wide transformation and technology-enabled innovationEffective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levelsPeople leadership skills, with the evidence of leading senior teams

What we can offer you in return:

A welcoming, diverse and supportive community that values people and their contributionsHybrid working arrangements, with a blended approach of office and home workingA generous benefits package including 30 days’ holiday plus additional closure days, an excellent pension schemeAccess to a wide range of staff benefits such as health and fitness facilities, travel schemes and staff discountsInvestment in your development, with opportunities to grow your career and make a meaningful impact

Visit our benefits website to find out more. 

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome applications from all communities and particularly encourage those from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

This is a full time (36.25h per week), permanent position.

To learn more and apply for this post, contact our recruitment partner Xpertise. 

Closing Date: 16 Nov 2025
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)