Global Digital Transformation Leader

Page Executive; City Of London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Employer pension contributions (16%)

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of East London seeks a Chief Digital Officer to lead the global digital transformation across the group, aligning technology, data, and AI with Forward to 2040. You will drive scalable platforms, governance, and partnerships to generate value and impact for students, staff and partners.

You will report to the Group CEO and sit on the Executive Board, shaping the future of a multi-entity education platform with a bold growth agenda.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide digital transformations.
• Experience developing and delivering digital strategies linked to growth.
• Strong governance, risk management and data maturity credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the university's digital strategy.
• Drive transformation across technology, data, and digital platforms.
• Oversee enterprise architecture, systems integration and cyber resilience.
• Build partnerships and commercial relationships to monetise digital assets.
• Lead an inclusive, high-performing digital, data and technology function.

Skills

Executive leadership

Digital transformation

Data governance

AI strategy

Education

Degree-level qualification

Postgraduate qualification or fellowship

Job description

The University of East London seeks a Chief Digital Officer to lead the global digital transformation across the group, aligning technology, data, and AI with Forward to 2040. You will drive scalable platforms, governance, and partnerships to generate value and impact for students, staff and partners.

You will report to the Group CEO and sit on the Executive Board, shaping the future of a multi-entity education platform with a bold growth agenda.