DEPARTIMENT OF IT AND COMPUTING SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL SERVICES
Salary Range: £43,386 - £48,054 per annum (Grade 6, SCP 51 – 58)
Full-Time, 37 Hours Per Week (1.0 FTE)
Be part of our new beginning and journey to OUTSTANDING!
Stoke on Trent College is going through an exciting change and transformation programme. We are looking for inspirational and dedicated individuals to join us on our journey to Outstanding.
• We are looking for an experienced leader, educated to Degree level or above. Significant experience in managing technical teams
• Extensive experience of working at a senior level influencing and developing senior stakeholders & policy
• Significant experience of working in a customer-focussed environment.
• Experience of developing and implementing operating and/or project plans
• Experience of developing and implementing long-terms strategic plans
• Extensive experience in managing small- and large-scale IT projects
You will be responsible and accountable for shaping and delivering the Digital Strategy and the digital infrastructure that supports outstanding teaching and learning and assessment as well as critical business support services. You will take the strategic lead in ensuring the College has cost-effective technology solutions that embrace best practice in the sector and delivers efficient curriculum and business support services as well as ensure the smooth running of the digital infrastructure, IT Services Department and providing a customer focussed service. You will lead and project manage a significant upgrade to the College’s digital infrastructure including hardware and software and make a significant contribution, as a member of the Executive Team and the Senior Leadership Team, to the development and achievement of the College’s strategic ambitions and key performance indicators.
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer an attractive rewards package which includes:
Enhanced leave policies including 39 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
A competitive pension package
Support for continuing professional development
Health related benefits including individual health care plans
Access to a state-of-the-art gym
On-site nursery and on-site parking
On-site restaurant facilities and FREE breakfasts
Closing date for applications, is: 7th December 2020 and interviews will take place during w/c 14th December 2020.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All our roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS
Stoke on Trent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
