Director of Digital Education

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to shape the future of digital education. This pivotal role involves driving strategic initiatives that enhance learning experiences and foster innovation in a world-class institution. The successful candidate will lead a large team, manage substantial budgets, and collaborate with external partners to deliver cutting-edge educational platforms. With a focus on inclusivity and responsiveness, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational landscape while enjoying generous benefits, including extensive leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing large Digital Education teams (>50 staff).
• Proven track record in leading digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic direction for digital learning experiences.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers for project delivery.

Skills

Leadership in Digital Education

Agile Product Development

Digital Transformation Projects

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Higher Education Experience

Education

Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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Our Digital Education provides a wide range of services to UCL students, staff, and learners around the world, spanning platforms and support, learning experience design and content production, digital accessibility, horizon scanning, and digital skills development.

Role Overview

This leadership role drives the department’s strategic direction, shaping responsive, scalable, and sustainable digital learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of a world-class institution.

The post holder plays a critical role in advancing integration of learning technologies, data-driven practices, and inclusive design across physical and digital learning spaces, underpinned by strong relationships and effective governance, planning, and resource stewardship. They furthermore identify opportunities for innovation, delivering change which supports educational excellence, fosters high-value partnerships, and unlocks potential for UCL.

About you

To be considered for this role, candidates will need to have qualifications, experience, and knowledge in the following:

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent, or having acquired relevant experience.
• Leadership experience managing large and specialist Digital Education teams (> 50 staff), with the ability to motivate staff to deliver sector-leading services and support.
• Significant experience leading large digital transformational projects to deliver new educational platforms, processes, and services.
• Experience working in an Agile product development environment.
• Experience managing and prioritising spend within large development budgets.
• Experience managing relationships with external suppliers or partners to deliver projects or university services.
• Experience leading the development and delivery of high-quality digital and online learning across various courses, audiences, and disciplinary contexts, including degree programmes and short courses.
• Experience securing contracts with external organisations, government, or industry partners.
• Experience working within a Higher Education or similar educational environment.

What we offer

In addition to the exciting opportunities this role offers, we provide some great benefits, including:

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service