Chief Digital and Information Officer

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Nottingham is seeking a Chief Digital and Information Officer to lead its digital strategy. The role requires strong leadership in digital transformation and strategic planning. Candidates should have substantial experience in IT leadership within complex organizations and should be skilled in stakeholder management. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the institution's future.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus additional closure days

Excellent pension scheme

Access to health and fitness facilities

Investment in development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership at institutional or sector level with the ability to translate digital opportunities into value.
• Senior leadership experience in IT or digital transformation in a complex organization.
• Experience in delivering enterprise-wide transformation and technology-enabled innovation.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver a digital and information strategy aligned with the University’s vision.
• Drive a culture of digital excellence using emerging technologies.
• Oversee secure and high-performing digital and IT services.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

People leadership

Job description

Area

CDIO Office

Location

University Park

Salary

Competitive Salary

Closing Date

Sunday 16 November 2025

Reference

CDIO2025

Are you a visionary digital leader ready to shape the future of a world-class university?

We are seeking a Chief Digital and Information Officer to provide strategic leadership and executive oversight of our digital, information and technology agenda.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead the Digital Technology Services (DTS) function and drive a forward‑thinking digital strategy that empowers our academic mission, operational effectiveness, research excellence, student experience, and enterprise ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver a digital and information strategy that aligns with the University’s vision, advising senior leaders and representing the institution nationally and internationally on digital innovation and strategy
• Drive a culture of digital excellence by embedding emerging technologies, including AI, automation, immersive learning, and advanced analytics to enhance education, research and operations
• Oversee secure, resilient and high‑performing digital and IT services, ensuring cost‑effective delivery and seamless support for staff and students
• Advance the University’s data strategy to enable evidence‑based decision‑making, enhance institutional performance and promote innovative use of data and analytics
• Lead a diverse, high‑performing teams, fostering culture of collaboration and professional growth, championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of digital delivery

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership at institutional or sector level with the ability to translate digital and information opportunities into organisational value
• Senior leadership experience in IT, digital transformation, strategic planning, or data analytics within a large and complex organisation
• Experience of delivering enterprise‑wide transformation and technology‑enabled innovation
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• People leadership skills, with evidence of leading senior teams

What we can offer you in return

• A welcoming, diverse and supportive community that values people and their contributions
• Hybrid working arrangements, with a blended approach of office and home working
• A generous benefits package including 30 days’ holiday plus additional closure days, an excellent pension scheme
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits such as health and fitness facilities, travel schemes and staff discounts
• Investment in your development, with opportunities to grow your career and make a meaningful impact

Visit our benefits website to find out more.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome applications from all communities and particularly encourage those from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

This is a full time (36.25h per week), permanent position.

To learn more and apply for this post, contact our recruitment partner Xpertise.