Director of Digital, Data & Technology – Transform Education

Harris Federation; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Electric car scheme

26 days annual leave

Job summary

The Harris Federation invites a visionary Director of Digital, Data and Technology to shape its education technology across 55 academies. You will translate the digital vision into delivery, aligning data, IT and cyber security with the Federation's mission to raise student outcomes.

Based in London/ Croydon area, this senior role leads a growing technology function, partners with senior leaders, manages large budgets and external suppliers, and champions hybrid working while ensuring secure,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in CDIO/CIO/CTO roles or equivalent.
• Proven delivery of enterprise-wide digital transformation.
• Experience with cloud technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure) and EA.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and governance.
• Track record of managing complex digital, data and technology functions.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the organisation-wide digital and data strategy.
• Lead digital transformation to improve education and operations.
• Oversee IT, cloud platforms, systems and cyber security.
• Build and lead a high-performing technology team.
• Enable data-driven decision making and analytics capability.
• Enhance service delivery and user experience.
• Lead major programmes, budgets and supplier partnerships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Digital strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud technologies

Cyber security

Data analytics

Financial management

Communication skills

People development

Enterprise transformation

Education

Degree in Computer Science / STEM

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Job description

The Harris Federation invites a visionary Director of Digital, Data and Technology to shape its education technology across 55 academies. You will translate the digital vision into delivery, aligning data, IT and cyber security with the Federation's mission to raise student outcomes.

Based in London/ Croydon area, this senior role leads a growing technology function, partners with senior leaders, manages large budgets and external suppliers, and champions hybrid working while ensuring secure,