Director, Digital Experience & Web Transformation

University of Southampton; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Sector-leading pension scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

University of Southampton is seeking an outstanding digital leader to join the Communications Directorate as Associate Director, Digital User Experience. You will set the long‑term vision for the University’s digital experience, leading a multidisciplinary team across product management, delivery, UX design, content, analytics and SEO.

You will champion a product‑led, agile approach, drive a major digital transformation, and ensure accessibility, inclusion and evidence‑based decision making

Qualifications

• Experience delivering digital transformation in a complex organisation.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in agile delivery and product‑led operating models.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication with senior leaders.
• Commitment to user‑centred design and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital experience across the University’s web estate.
• Set long‑term vision and strategy for the digital experience.
• Oversee governance and prioritisation frameworks for delivery.
• Champion data‑driven decision making and user insights.
• Inspire and develop high‑performing teams through change.

Skills

Multidisciplinary leadership

Digital transformation

Product management

User experience

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Data-informed decision making

Accessibility

Tools

Agile tools

Job description

University of Southampton is seeking an outstanding digital leader to join the Communications Directorate as Associate Director, Digital User Experience. You will set the long‑term vision for the University’s digital experience, leading a multidisciplinary team across product management, delivery, UX design, content, analytics and SEO.

You will champion a product‑led, agile approach, drive a major digital transformation, and ensure accessibility, inclusion and evidence‑based decision making