Director of IT and Digital

Keys Academies Trust; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday Allowance

Pension schemes

Professional Development and CPD

Perkbox employee benefits platform

Sickness benefits

Free on-site parking

On-site nursery

On-site flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Programme

Online GP Assistance

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Keys Academies Trust is seeking a Director of IT and Digital to provide strategic and operational leadership of the Trust's IT and digital environment. Working with the Trust Executive, you will shape and deliver the digital strategy across the merged organisation.

The role requires an exceptional leader with proven experience in digital transformation, IT infrastructure, cyber security, and stakeholder engagement. Salary will be paid at Grade 16, pt 54 - 59 (£69,665 - £75,893).

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering digital transformation.
• Leading teams and managing technology across complex organisations.
• Strong expertise in IT infrastructure, cyber security and digital systems.
• Excellent strategic, communication and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Trust's IT and digital environment.
• Shape and deliver the Trust's digital strategy.
• Lead IT and digital governance across multiple schools.

Skills

Digital transformation

IT leadership

Team leadership

IT infrastructure

Cyber security

Digital systems

Strategic communication

Relationship building

Job description

Director of IT and Digital

Keys Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a Director of IT and Digital to provide strategic and operational leadership of the Trust's IT and digital environment.

Working closely with the Trust Executive, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the Trust's digital strategy.

This is an exciting time to join our Trust as we grow through a merger with Thomas Deacon Education Trust, creating a strong organisation built on collaboration.

We are looking for an exceptional leader who can shape our digital future, bring innovation and technical expertise, and ensure our technology supports the needs and ambitions of our growing Trust.

The successful candidate will be an experienced IT leader with a proven track record of delivering digital transformation, leading teams and managing technology across complex organisations. They will have strong expertise in IT infrastructure, cyber security and digital systems, alongside excellent strategic, communication and relationship building.

Salary will be paid at Grade 16, pt 54 - 59. (£69,665 - £75,893)

Role: Permanent, Full Time - 37 Hours, 52 Weeks

Location: Schools across the Trust

Start Date: January 2027 or by negotiation

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Generous Occupational Pension Schemes
• Professional Development and extensive CPD programmes
• Perkbox employee benefits platform providing big discounts on shopping, dining and entertainment
• Generous sickness benefits to support you in a time of need
• Free on-site parking across the Trust
• On-site nursery provision
• Free on-site annual flu vaccination scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Online GP Assistance
• Wellbeing programme and support

Closing date: Monday 16 November 2026 at 09.00 am