Director of strategic programmes

Jisc; United Kingdom; Ibrido; GBP 90.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

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Comprehensive benefits

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Jisc is seeking a Director of Strategic Programmes to lead a transformational investment programme around £300 million over four years. This is a non-technical, executive-level role focused on delivering measurable outcomes through governance, collaboration and delivery excellence.

The role reports to the Director of technology, performance and governance and uses a hybrid working style with hubs in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford, aiming to strengthen UK education, research and

Competenze

• Leadership experience in large-scale programmes
• Stakeholder management at senior/government levels
• Governance, assurance and risk management

Mansioni

• Provide overall leadership for a major strategic transformation programme, to realise benefits.
• Develop and secure confidence in programme strategies, plans, governance structures and delivery approaches.
• Lead engagement with senior stakeholders including government bodies, funders, executives and strategic partners.
• Manage substantial programme budgets and ensure investment delivers measurable value and long-term benefits.
• Oversee programme governance, assurance, risk management and executive reporting.

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Director of strategic programmes

Jisc grade: PRS5

Salary: c£100,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience) + comprehensive benefits package

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 35

Reports into: Director of technology, performance and governance

Working style: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office. We have hubs located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford.

About Jisc:

At Jisc, we're passionate about harnessing the power of technology and data to transform education, research and innovation. As the UK's vital digital, data and technology partner, we work at the heart of the education and research community, helping institutions unlock their potential, solve complex challenges and create opportunities that change lives.

For more than 30 years, we've built world-class networks, delivered defining digital services and provided trusted expertise that enables universities, colleges and research organisations to innovate, collaborate and thrive.

Our work touches the lives of millions of learners, educators, researchers and staff every day, often behind the scenes. From supporting groundbreaking discoveries and life-changing research to enhancing teaching, learning and the student experience, we help our members inspire progress and create lasting impact.

Join Jisc and be part of an organisation with a bold vision: to transform how knowledge is created, shared and used, helping shape a more connected, innovative and inclusive future for education, research and society as a whole.

Lead one of the most significant digital infrastructure transformations in UK education, research and innovation

We're seeking an exceptional Director of Strategic Programmes to lead the delivery of a transformational investment programme expected to exceed £300 million over four years. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future resilience, capability and security of the UK's research and education infrastructure, delivering outcomes that will have a lasting national impact.

This is not a technical specialist role. Instead, we're looking for an accomplished programme leader who can bring together people, partners, suppliers and stakeholders behind a shared vision, providing the direction, governance and delivery excellence needed to turn ambitious investment plans into measurable outcomes.

The role

As Director of strategic programmes, you will lead one of Jisc's most strategically important initiatives. Working at executive level across Jisc, government bodies, suppliers, customers and delivery partners, you will oversee the successful mobilisation and delivery of a complex portfolio of work spanning infrastructure, networks, cyber resilience, organisational change and service transformation.

You'll be responsible for creating the conditions for success: establishing robust governance, ensuring effective assurance and risk management, maintaining stakeholder confidence and driving a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

The decisions you make will help ensure the services and infrastructure relied upon by universities, colleges, research organisations and innovators across the UK remain resilient, secure and future-ready.

What you'll be doing

• Providing overall leadership for a major strategic transformation programme, to benefits realisation.
• Developing and securing confidence in programme strategies, plans, governance structures and delivery approaches.
• Leading engagement with senior stakeholders, including government representatives, funders, executive leaders, customers and strategic partners.
• Managing substantial programme budgets and ensuring investment delivers measurable value and long-term benefits.
• Overseeing programme governance, assurance, risk management and executive reporting.