Director General, Digital, Data & Infrastructure

Department for Education; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Education is seeking a Director General for Digital and Infrastructure in the UK. This role involves setting ambitious digital and AI strategies while leading transformation in how education services are delivered. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in digital, data and technology leadership, and will manage significant resources to drive improvements in outcomes for children. This position offers a hybrid working model, and candidates can be based in various UK locations including London and Manchester.

Qualifications

• Ability to set a clear vision and strategy that transforms outcomes across a whole sector.
• Expertise in leading large digital, data and technology functions to improve performance.
• Track record of embedding digital and data into core strategies of large organisations.
• Proven experience in building and motivating high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Set an ambitious cross-cutting digital, AI and data strategy plan.
• Lead the transformation of DfE’s digital services into user-centred platforms.
• Unlock the full value of data across the education system.
• Oversee one of the government’s significant estates portfolios.
• Align people, systems, and investment behind a shared vision.

Skills

Digital, AI and data leadership

Proven ability to lead major transformation programmes

Strategic thinking and policy influence

Proven leadership experience

Judgement and risk management

Job description

The Department for Education is seeking a Director General for Digital and Infrastructure in the UK. This role involves setting ambitious digital and AI strategies while leading transformation in how education services are delivered. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in digital, data and technology leadership, and will manage significant resources to drive improvements in outcomes for children. This position offers a hybrid working model, and candidates can be based in various UK locations including London and Manchester.