Director - Digital and Innovation

The University of Manchester is recognised and highly ranked globally for its pioneering research, the breadth of teaching and learning and for its commitment to social responsibility. The world’s big challenges demand urgent action and we are working across boundaries and disciplines to create healthier, more equal futures; helping to eradicate poverty; ensuring energy supply for future generations; and protecting our planet for the years to come.

The University is defined not only by its scale but also its complexity with an annual turnover in 2022/3 of £1.35bn, 13,000 staff, around 46,000 students and more than 500,000 alumni.

This is a newly created role and will be a central member of our IT Executive Team, reporting to the CIO. The Director – Digital and Innovation will own our digital strategy and be accountable for the digital user experience and technical delivery of strategic change during a period of significant investment in our digital future. Over the next decade and beyond, this strategic position will be  dedicated to reshaping our digital campus, enhancing AI, data, and digital services, and fostering a culture of excellence befitting a truly global institution.  As Director – Digital and Innovation you will be proactive, monitoring, and further championing new digital technologies, culture shifts and ideas in line with the University’s goals.

As such this presents a singular opportunity for a senior-level IT, Data and Digital management professional with a demonstrable ability to identify future trends. You will be a customer-focused transformational leader, who can bridge the gap between IT and business colleagues (and speak both languages) in digital transformation, or developing and adapting business practices into digital delivery, all whilst navigating complex challenges in alignment with our global ambitions. 

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit:

www.dixonwalter.co.uk/opportunities/manchesterdigitalinnovation/

or contact Mike Dixon at Dixon Walter at mike@dixonwalter.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 24th June 2024.

Final stage interviews will take place at the University on Tuesday 13th August 2024.

The University of Manchester is committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of sex, gender identity, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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