At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital transformation and partner with teams to innovate across the university.
- Company: University of Nottingham, a diverse and supportive community.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, hybrid working, and access to fitness facilities.
- Other info: Join a culture of collaboration and innovation across multiple campuses.
- Why this job: Shape the future of digital engagement in a global university setting.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in digital transformation and stakeholder engagement.
The predicted salary is between 93700 - 114500 £ per year.
Area: CDO Office
Location: University Park
Salary: £93,700 to £114,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date: Monday 31 August 2026
Reference: DTS1900826
INTERNAL VACANCY
This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.
Following the appointment of a new Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) and internal restructure of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Digital & Technology Services (DTS) are seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Director of Digital Engagement & Business Partnering. Reporting directly to the CDIO, this strategic leadership role will shape how DTS partners with Schools, Faculties and Professional Services to deliver digital innovation and transformation across our global university community.
Leading a team of Business Partners, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to co-create digital strategies, develop compelling business cases, secure investment, and ensure the successful delivery of initiatives that support the university's strategic ambitions. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping leaders identify opportunities to leverage technology, data and digital capabilities to improve outcomes for our staff, students and wider community.
As a member of the DTS Senior Leadership Team, you will champion a culture of collaboration, innovation and user-centred thinking, building strong partnerships across our UK, China and Malaysia campuses. You will also play a key role in demand management, prioritisation, governance and benefits realisation, ensuring digital investments deliver measurable value.
We are looking for a credible leader with significant experience of stakeholder engagement, digital transformation, business partnering and leading high-performing teams. Strong influencing skills, commercial awareness and the ability to translate strategy into impactful delivery are essential.
Join us and help shape the University of Nottingham's digital future.
What the university offers:
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working
- Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
- Commitment to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more.
To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website. Further information is available in the role profile. Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.
Please contact Raja Javaid (Chief Digital & Information Officer) at raja.javaid@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.
To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.
Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.
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