Head of Digital Development & Innovation

hireful; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education college in Weybridge is seeking a Head of Digital Development & Innovation. This role focuses on operational leadership for digital technologies to enhance education and administrative efficiency. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge in Digital, IT, and MIS processes within the FE sector and experience in developing digital strategies. This position involves collaboration with various departments to ensure a high-quality digital experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Financial benefits and discounts

Pension (TPS or LGPS)

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing and fitness resources

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of digital processes in further education.
• Experience with Power BI integration.
• Familiarity with Generative AI and its applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of digital technologies in teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with departments to enhance digital capabilities.
• Develop AI capabilities for teaching and management.

Skills

Digital, IT and MIS processes

Power BI

Generative AI

Educational technology

Digital strategy development

Job description

Head of Digital Development & Innovation – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – £44,130.70 (BRK41)
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 12TH JANUARY 2026

Our client is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. They are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping their learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers.

If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, they'd love to hear from you.

About the role

The Head of Digital Development and Innovation will provide operational leadership for the integration of digital technologies to enhance teaching, learning, assessment, and administrative efficiency across the college. This new role is crucial in driving their digital transformation agenda, ensuring staff and students are digitally literate and that their digital ecosystem supports exceptional educational outcomes.

• Work collaboratively with the IT services and MIS departments to embed digital capabilities across the college, ensuring a consistent and high-quality digital experience for all staff and students.
• Develop the college AI capability in a safe and sustainable way to aid teaching, learning and management processes.
• Integrate learning technologies for online courses and distance learning.
• Collaborate with curriculum managers and teaching staff to identify and develop digital solutions for teaching and learning such as online learning platforms, virtual reality packages, digital portfolios.
• Manage the systems development digital support team.

To fulfil the role you will have

• Extensive knowledge and experience of Digital, IT and MIS processes within the FE sector.
• Knowledge of the use and integration of Power BI.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies like Generative AI and their application in TLA.
• Expert knowledge of educational technology, VLEs (Google Classroom, Canvas, Blackboard) and digital content creation tools.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing digital strategies within an education setting (FE/HE).

What they offer

• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Financial benefits and discounts.
• Pension (TPS or LGPS).
• Free on-site parking.
• Staff wellbeing and fitness resources.
• Employee recognition schemes.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of their students.

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. They are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, they do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references. Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee to their organisation have no authority to enter an arrangement. They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that previous applicants need not apply. Recruitment agencies engaging with them will be on their PSL.

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