Executive Director of Digital & Technical Services     
Staffordshire University 
Competitive Salary & Benefits

For the last five years, Staffordshire University has been on a transformative journey, achieving UK top 50 League Table rankings, TEF Gold standard in Teaching and Learning and recognition as the “Connected University”, of, and for, its community and region. Business minded, industry engaged, research applied, technologically savvy and digitally leading, Staffordshire University provides an outstanding education for our students, preparing them for the jobs of the future, some of which do not yet exist.

The pace of change in UK higher education is the greatest it has ever been. An increasingly competitive market makes higher education a challenging environment, yet despite the pressures of this dynamic landscape we see opportunities. By 2030, we will lead the sector in hyper personalised learning and be the UK’s foremost digital higher education institution. The appointment of our Executive Director of Digital and Technical Services is critical to this ambition. A member of the University Executive Board and reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor Digital Transformation, our Executive Director will work across the University community to drive the Digital and Technical Services business plan, leading a large team, identifying and delivering through partnership working, key strategic projects supporting the delivery of our Strategic Plan and digital ambitions.  

Candidates will bring a depth of relevant leadership experience and a thorough understanding of digital and technical operations and how these can be maximised in a university like ours. With digital in our DNA, we need our new Executive Director to play a key role in how we evolve our technology and maximising the positive impact that these areas can have on our academic, professional services and student community. 

This is a time of great opportunity for Staffordshire University. If you are keen to pursue a stimulating, challenging and professionally fulfilling career, we want to hear from you.  To view the candidate brochure, please click here.

Closing date for applications is midday, Monday 24 October 2022.

Staffordshire University is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented at this level.