The Assistant Director – Digital and Innovation leads the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of Villiers Park’s digital education provision. This includes the design and delivery of online learning experiences, the development of digital and physical resources for use across programmes, and ensuring that digital delivery is accessible, safeguarded and aligned with the organisation’s mission.
The role also provides strategic and operational leadership for the Leadership Challenge, Villiers Park’s national student outreach and social action programme. This includes programme design, partner engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring the programme is effectively resourced and financially sustainable.
Working closely with the Head of Programmes, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Communications and Fundraising teams, and external partners, the postholder supports the development of digital innovation, programme resourcing and Leadership Challenge activity to enhance reach, impact and quality.
Contract: Full time (or 0.8 FTE considered)
Reports to: Head of Programmes
Responsible for: Designated Programme Coordinators
Location: Hybrid – location local to our Cambridge office or near to one of our regional hubs
Closing date: 5 pm, Tuesday 23 June 2026
Interview date: 1st Stage: w/c 29 June 2026, 2nd Stage: w/c 6 July 2026
Start date: September (January considered for the right candidate)
The ideal candidate:
- A genuine commitment to and care for social mobility and young people’s futures.
- Organised and proactive, effectively prioritising workload and delivering outcomes independently.
- Strategic and forward-thinking, with an ability to see the bigger picture.
- Collaborative and able to work effectively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders across different functions.
- Willingness to learn and develop your own practice and experience.
Skills and experience:
- Significant leadership experience in education, youth or social mobility sectors.
- Knowledge of school and college curricula and the needs of learners aged 13–19.
- Proven experience in designing and/or delivering digital learning.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, digital accessibility standards and inclusive design.
- Experience developing high‑quality educational resources (digital and physical).
- Ability to lead programmes, manage projects and deliver to deadlines.
- Ability to build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders to further organisational aims and fundraising objectives.
Contact Details:
Villiers Park Educational Trust Recruitment Team
