Associate Director of Digital, Space & Sustainability in London

Associate Director of Digital, Space & Sustainability in London

London Part-Time 60000 - 75000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Queen Mary University of London

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead innovative programmes in digital transformation, space strategy, and sustainability.
  • Company: Queen Mary University of London, committed to social justice and academic excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, 30 days leave, and flexible working arrangements.
  • Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to wellbeing and high standards.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability and digital transformation in higher education.
  • Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in digital transformation, space, and sustainability required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 Β£ per year.

Overview

Associate Director of Digital, Space & Sustainability at Queen Mary University of London.

This role sits at the intersection of digital transformation, space strategy, and sustainability, guiding the development and delivery of integrated strategies across digital transformation, space, and net-zero delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-university programmes that integrate digital, space, and sustainability.
  • Drive data-informed decision-making around estate utilisation and investment.
  • Shape the roadmap to net zero in relation to buildings, infrastructure, and operations.
  • Translate long-term strategies into practical, measurable delivery plans.
  • Build strong partnerships across academic and professional services teams.
  • Influence senior stakeholders and governance boards with clarity and confidence.

Qualifications

  • Senior leadership experience in digital transformation, space and sustainability.
  • A strong track record of delivering large-scale, cross-functional change.
  • Ability to connect strategic vision with operational reality.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire diverse stakeholders.
  • A collaborative, systems-thinking mindset.
  • Experience in higher education is welcome but not essential; what matters most is the ability to think boldly, deliver effectively, and bring people with you.
  • About Queen Mary

Queen Mary is committed to social justice and academic excellence, fostering diversity of thought and opinion in all work.

The Directorate is one of the largest within the university and is dedicated to supporting staff, students, and stakeholders, promoting wellbeing and high standards of estates and facilities.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and access to a generous pension scheme.
  • 30 days of annual leave per year (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term).
  • Season ticket loan scheme and access to personal and professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements and campus facilities supporting work-life balance and family-friendly, inclusive employment policies.
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Queen Mary University of London

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Queen Mary University of London Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Associate Director of Digital, Space & Sustainability in London

Digital Transformation
Space Strategy
Sustainability
Data-Informed Decision-Making
Estate Utilisation
Investment Planning
Net-Zero Delivery