Deputy Director of IT, Head of Web & Digital Services

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role at the heart of Edge Hill University’s digital journey. You will have the strategic insight and technical expertise to shape the University’s digital future, influence decision making, and drive meaningful innovation that enhances the experience of students, staff and stakeholders.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Leading the strategic planning, governance, and continuous improvement of the University’s web estate.
• Leading and inspiring a skilled technical team of web and digital professionals fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Drive transformation across the University by delivering innovative web solutions, shaping digital initiatives and change programmes, and promoting cross-institutional collaboration.
• Provide strategic leadership and expert advice to senior stakeholders and committees.
• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies.
• Lead on web governance and accessibility, ensuring services are inclusive, secure, and aligned with sector-leading practices.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Mark Allinson, Director of IT Services at Mark.Allinson@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

A strategic and visionary digital leader, you will have proven experience in leading integrated Web & Digital strategies and delivering transformation in large, complex organisations. Strong technical expertise in current and emerging web technologies, digital platforms, and service delivery is essential, as is a track record of supporting marketing, communications, and engagement through innovative digital solutions.

Demonstrable ability to lead high-performing teams, foster collaboration, and drive a culture of innovation and inclusion, with an in-depth knowledge of digital compliance, governance, and web accessibility is essential. You will also have excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills, with the ability to operate at senior levels, along with a flexible, forward-thinking mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

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