Derby University Jobs – Chief Digital Officer IN Edinburgh, UK

Overview

Position Title:Chief Digital Officer

Company:University of Derby

Location:Edinburgh, UK

Job Description:

The University of Derby is a modern, innovative education provider that achieved its University status in 1992. Located in the heart of England, we build on our region’s heritage of innovation to provide industry-relevant, expert teaching at all levels. We are a University of first choice for students who want a supportive, aspirational environment where they can equip themselves for the career they choose. Our significant investment in world class facilities is building on our reputation for student-focused real-world learning in an increasingly competitive sector.

Responsibilities:

• The Chief Digital Officer is a brand-new position in our organisation, with responsibility for a newly formed Digital Services & Solutions department.
• This role sits on the Vice-Chancellor’s Executive, providing strategic leadership for all things digital but also informing the broader strategic direction of the institution.
• It reports into the Chief Performance Officer and will form part of the Senior Leadership Team which also includes counterparts across Marketing & Communications, International, Strategic Insights & Planning, and Estates.

Requirements:

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance while ensuring your leadership is well-informed
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to communicate across a broad & varied partner group
• Adept at building relationships, driving consensus, motivating and leading cross-functional teams in order to resolve conflict, initiate resolution, mitigating potential risks, advocating potential opportunities and delivering results.