Digital Transformation Manager Job in UK 2026 (£45,100 – £60,400 per annum) in Cambridge

A globally respected education and assessment organisation is hiring a Digital Transformation Manager in Cambridge for 2026, offering a salary of £45,100 – £60,400 per annum with hybrid working (2–3 days onsite). This is a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover contract running until May 2027 and is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, making it an excellent opportunity for qualified international digital professionals seeking UK relocation.

This role sits at the centre of large-scale digital publishing operations, supporting the delivery of innovative learning products used worldwide.

As Digital Transformation Manager, you’ll join the Digital Publishing Production function within Learning Operations, helping shape how digital learning products are designed, built, and delivered. You’ll act as a critical bridge between technology and production teams, translating complex requirements into practical workflows while driving continuous improvement across multiple projects.

You’ll own and optimise key digital publishing processes, support a dedicated business sector within English learning, and serve as an escalation point for digital production challenges. Working across global stakeholders, you’ll influence ways of working, manage change initiatives, and help implement new tools and platforms into live environments. This hybrid role is based in Cambridge, requiring approximately 40–60% onsite collaboration, with flexible working options considered from day one.

You’ll be joining Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and part of the University of Cambridge. The organisation delivers trusted education content and digital learning solutions to learners of all ages across the globe. Known for innovation, inclusion, and impact-driven work, Cambridge University Press & Assessment invests heavily in digital transformation to improve how students, teachers, and researchers access learning worldwide.

• Lead digital transformation initiatives across publishing workflows and production environments
• Design, own, and continuously improve business processes supporting digital product delivery
• Act as the operational bridge between technology teams and production stakeholders
• Manage the implementation of new tools and platforms into live digital publishing environments
• Support portfolio planning and decision-making across multiple digital projects
• Drive process optimisation using data, workflow analysis, and continuous improvement methods
• Influence stakeholders globally and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Contribute to digital production strategy from early planning through delivery

• Proven experience delivering digital transformation or process improvement initiatives
• Strong background working across business and technology teams in project-based environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead change in complex settings
• Experience applying Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Strong prioritisation, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Confidence in translating complex technical requirements for diverse audiences
• Experience with digital publishing, EdTech, or learning platforms (preferred)
• Eligibility for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship

This Digital Transformation Manager role offers international professionals a rare opportunity to join a globally recognised education organisation while gaining UK work experience under the Skilled Worker route. With competitive pay, flexible hybrid working, strong benefits, and meaningful global impact, this position is ideal for candidates passionate about digital innovation in education. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early to begin their UK career journey in Cambridge’s thriving digital and academic ecosystem.