Head of Digital

3 weeks ago

York, United Kingdom STEM Learning Full time

Are you an experienced Head of Digital with a track record of delivering digital strategies, systems, and platforms? Are you motivated to work in the Tech4Good Space, for a business whose vision is to create “world-leading STEM education for every young person”?

WRK digital are delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with STEM Learning, whose digital platforms support STEM teaching in collaboration with the UK Government, employers large and small and over , school teachers.

No matter the service, STEM Learning's aim is always the same – to provide a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK that is enabled through a comprehensive collection of high-quality digital services.

The role

The team, head quartered at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, are embarking on an exciting period of growth, and are looking for a Head of Digital to join them. There is a salary of £72, - £80,pa, plus an extremely generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and access to a fantastic USS pension scheme with circa 21.6% employer contributions.

The Head of Digital is a senior leadership role, reporting directly to the Deputy CEO. The role is accountable for the development and delivery of a digital and technological strategy to ensure STEM Learning meets its current and future business needs – in particular, the use of technology to reach a wider audience more effectively and efficiently.

The Head of Digital will lead and inspire several teams and be accountable to ensure maximum value is achieved through the organisation’s digital and technological resources at pace. The excellent teams you will be responsible for include: Service support, Digital products, BI & Data, Software Engineering and Compliance.

The key deliverables

• Achieving a user-centred, purpose-driven approach to digital transformation targeted at delivering valuable outcomes.

• Maximising the use of data and technology to enhance STEM Learning’s impact and reach – improving the teaching and learning of STEM subjects throughout the UK.

• Advocating the value and potential of technology internally and externally.

• Ensuring the right technology choices are made to deliver operational resilience as part of STEM Learnings diversification strategy.

The key accountabilities

• Develop and implement at pace an innovative digital, data, and technology strategy with multiple transformation roadmaps.

• Create a first-class IT support experience for a range of internal and external user groups.

• Advocate the use of technology to enable efficient internal and external collaboration.

• Creation of a technological environment that maximises STEM Learnings impact and financial and commercial resilience.

• Lead on the design and implementation of accurate and robust data analytics and reporting frameworks that provide insights into the performance of STEM Learning's programmes, services and operations, and that inform strategic decision making.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the teams within the department, ensuring that they have the necessary skills, resources, and support to deliver high-quality digital solutions at pace.

• Ensure that the infrastructure is robust, data is protected, and services are scalable and secure, meeting applicable governance, compliance and legal requirements. This includes ISO certification, Cyber Security Plus, GDPR, Gov.uk service standards and technology codes of practice. Provide specialist advice to the organisation’s compliance teams.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including external partners, funders, and suppliers, to ensure that STEM Learning's digital infrastructure is aligned with the needs of the wider STEM education community.

• Work closely with the programme and communications teams to drive engagement with STEM Learning's products and services.

• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices and apply this knowledge to drive innovation and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of STEM Learning's operations.

Our Benefits

30 days holidays plus bank holidays Access to a fantastic pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

Next Steps

If you are a Head of Digital with a passion for the future tech landscape and leading high performing teams, then please apply now by submitting your full CV and accompanying cover letter explaining what interests you in the role and why you are ideal candidate.

There is no closing date for this appointment; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are recommended.

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