Director of IT and Digital

Keys Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday Allowance

Generous Occupational Pension Schemes

Professional Development and extensive

CPD programmes

Perkbox employee benefits platform

Generous sickness benefits

Free on-site parking across the Trust

On-site nursery provision

Free on-site annual flu vaccination

24/7 free and confidential Employee AP

Online GP Assistance

Wellbeing programme and support

Job summary

Keys Academies Trust invites a Director of IT and Digital to lead the Trust's IT and digital environment, working with the Executive to shape a forward-looking digital strategy. This is an exciting phase as the Trust merges with Thomas Deacon Education Trust, creating a stronger, collaborative organisation with ambitious technology goals.

The role requires exceptional leadership, innovation, and technical expertise to ensure technology supports the Trust's growth and educational objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading IT and digital initiatives at senior level.
• Ability to shape and implement a digital strategy across a large education trust.
• Strong leadership and collaboration with executive teams and merger integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Trust's IT and digital environment.
• Shape and deliver the digital strategy to support growth and merger integration.
• Collaborate with the Trust Executive to align technology with policy and educational goals.

Skills

Strategic IT leadership

Digital strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Experience leading IT/digital in education

Job description

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

• 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