Director of Digital & Data

Shrewsbury School; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Shrewsbury is seeking a forward-looking Director of Digital & Data. This role involves leading the Digital Strategy, overseeing data management, cybersecurity, and IT systems integration across the family of Schools. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure long-term IT stability. The position comes with a competitive salary and is suited for an experienced IT professional ready to take the next step in their career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exciting opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• Commercially oriented IT professional with relevant qualifications.
• Experience of operating at senior level in premium service-led SMEs.
• Strong knowledge in cybersecurity, AI, and digital technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead on data and management information integration across Schools.
• Develop and refine Digital strategy with the COO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Work directly with the Chief Operating Officer.

Skills

Commercially oriented IT professional

Experience in cybersecurity

Leadership experience in IT function

Knowledge of AI and digital technology

Ability to drive continuous improvement

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Overview

Permanent, full time, competitive salary

Shrewsbury School is seeking to appoint a forward-looking Director of Digital & Data with demonstrable experience leading and implementing an ambitious Digital Strategy and working effectively within a group structure. The role will take a lead on data and management information, cybersecurity, digital development, IT systems and software provision and their integration across the family of Schools. The successful candidate will work directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and have strong links to the Head and the Senior Leadership Team. The Director of Digital & Data role works closely with the COO to develop and refine the Digital strategy and the implementation of associated business plans to ensure long term IT stability.

Responsibilities

• Lead on data and management information, cybersecurity, digital development, IT systems and software provision and their integration across the family of Schools.
• Develop and refine the Digital strategy in collaboration with the COO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Work directly to the Chief Operating Officer and maintain strong links to the Head and the Senior Leadership Team.

Qualifications and skills

• Commercially oriented IT professional with a relevant professional qualification.
• Experience of operating at a senior level or leading an IT function in a premium service‑led SME.
• Experience of cybersecurity, AI and digital technology, management information and data reporting, infrastructure and systems.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits and opportunities

The post comes with an excellent package and offers an exciting opportunity for an established IT Director or a highly experienced IT professional ready to take the next step.

How to apply

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.

A recruitment pack which includes a job description and application form can be obtained from https://www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/job-vacancies, alternatively please email [e-mail].

Important dates

Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 5th January 2026

First stage MS Teams interviews will be held w/c 12th and 19th January 2026.

Safeguarding

Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.