Be the Architect of Our Future
Embark on a transformative quest as the University of Southampton’s Chief Digital and Information Officer. Join our vibrant institution, a nexus for devotion, creativity, and prowess, dedicated to molding what lies ahead. We are on the lookout for a trailblazing individual to steer our digital and information technology revolution, propelling our academic environment into the vanguard of technological innovation.
It’s a pivotal moment to come aboard the University of Southampton, a top-tier global university, renowned for excellence in education, research, and the exchange and application of knowledge. With an overarching plan emphasizing growth, we intertwine the realms of research, education, and enterprise, driven by a dedication to place our community at the heart of our pursuits. This unique strategy heralds an electrifying voyage at Southampton.
**Role Overview:**
In the role of Chief Digital and Information Officer, you will take the helm of steering our Digital and IT sectors. As a pivotal figure of counsel, you will champion a customer-centric mindset across the institution, with a focus on broad-reaching accessibility.
Reporting to the Vice-President (Operations) and synergizing with the university’s executive cadre, your role will be instrumental in the triumphant deployment of our IT blueprint and Digital Strategic Plan.
Your leadership will ignite a culture of ingenuity and stellar service provision. You will craft forward-looking blueprints and deploy cutting-edge solutions to bolster the university’s digital backbone.
**About You:**
As a seasoned expert, you’ll navigate the intricacies of high-level technology overhaul. Your guidance will elevate our digital utility across the university. Steering our aspirations toward peak excellence, your acumen will augment customer experiences and fortify our digital framework. With a keen sense for innovation and risk, you will spearhead transformative endeavors, securing both advancement and resilience.
Your leadership prowess will shine as you manage a team of dedicated experts, cultivating cooperation and ensuring our digital and IT solutions proficiently underpin our organizational objectives.
**What We Offer:**
Enjoy the benefits of a malleable work arrangement, coupled with perks that streamline your lifestyle, such as options for private dental and healthcare insurance and a substantial holiday provision. Your future is secured with access to the University’s Superannuation Scheme (USS), discounted fitness amenities, and a myriad of other concessions.
We embrace a melting pot of talent, upholding an environment of unmatched diversity, where every staff member thrives, unbound by their background or personal choices. Achieving our goals is tantamount to mirroring the society we serve, thus we are zealous in cultivating a heterogeneous arena. We especially welcome applications that amplify our leadership’s multifaceted composition.
As proud recipients of Stonewall’s Diversity Champion award, holders of an institutional Athena SWAN silver accolade, and a Race Equality Charter bronze commendation from Advance HE, we epitomize our commitment to gender equality and race inclusivity. We support our constituents by validating their contributions and valuing their diverse backgrounds and experiences.
If you’re poised to elevate your professional trajectory, possess the requisite talent, and are eager to imprint on the University of Southampton’s future, we eagerly anticipate your candidacy.
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**Key Dates:**
Application submissions close at midnight (GMT) on Monday, July 1. Longlisted candidates will be welcomed to a virtual interaction day on Wednesday, July 10, followed by the concluding stage of face-to-face interviews set for Monday, July 29