Director of Digital, Data and Technology

Since 1952, the University of Hertfordshire has been powering the progress of our students, the community and industry by filling the skills gap with the talented graduates that businesses need, right on time. We're 'minding the gap' right here in Hertfordshire!

Today, we welcome more than 30,000 students from over 140 countries to our seven Schools of Study, many with state-of-the-art facilities and academic staff sharing a wealth of lived experience. Our students are immersed in an environment enriched with world-class research, and a multitude of opportunities for unique engagement with business, industry and the public sector.

Our Digital, Data and Technology teams are responsible for all aspects of computing and IT infrastructure across the University including cyber security, data management, data centres, networks, systems operations, user support, software and applications, user experience, learning technologies, events support, AV and digital media and identity management.

The Director of Digital, Data and Technology is an exciting new leadership opportunity, working with the Chief Information and Digital Officer to lead the University's digital, data and technology strategy, alongside the day-today operations and management of the department, including line management of Senior Managers spanning three key areas - IT Operations, IT Solutions and Support., and functional oversight of circa 110 staff.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring we are delivering robust, customer-orientated ICT solutions and services, alongside ensuring we are providing the best services to enable learning and teaching excellence, world class research and innovation, pioneering business engagement and knowledge exchange, and management and operational excellence.

This is a forward-thinking role, where you will get the opportunity to work University wide to ensure that Digital, Data and Technology is aligned to the University strategy, and to enable the best possible student and staff experience.

Experience

• Experience in a Senior IT leadership role within a complex enterprise environment
• A technical grounding with a breadth of experience across infrastructure, operations, cyber security, applications, and integration
• Proven track record in driving, leading and managing high performing teams.
• Experience of managing OpEx and CapEx budgets
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of an organisation, whether non-technical or technical
• Extensive experience of working collaboratively with Senior Leadership colleagues
• Experience of working within a Higher Education environment is desirable but not essential

At Herts we don't just provide opportunities for our students to flourish, we are also committed to creating a supportive and inclusive staff community that offers a wide range of flexible benefits with something to suit everyone:

• Competitive salary of £82,000 - £92,000 per annum, Dependent on experience
• 35 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays, discretionary and closure days
• Defined benefit pension scheme, with generous employer contributions of 17.8% of pay
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Family friendly initiatives, including an on-site day nursery

HAYS Technology have been retained by University of Hertfordshire to manage the search and recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Joel Mundy, Business Director.