Head of Digital Strategic Initiatives - AD2465MXSB

Start: As soon as possible, Fixed term for 12 months (maternity cover)

An exciting, fixed term opportunity (maternity cover) for 12 months as Head of Digital Strategic Initiatives to develop, lead and implement strategic priorities, which are transformative to existing practice in the University.  The Head of Digital Strategic Initiatives will assist the Vice-Principal (Digital Education, Research and Environment) to further Digital Education and Digital Research at St Andrews, and in the first instance to lead on the development and delivery of digital short courses and executive education. 

This non-traditional provision will reach a global audience and aims to generate £10m+/annum income to the University through the creation of a freestanding digital educational enterprise. This role will include developing a clear model for the development and delivery of educational content to newly identified markets. Under the direction of the VP Digital and the Quaestor, this work will also include the setting of achievable commercial goals and establishing and negotiating viable partnerships with external industry partners (where appropriate).

The successful candidate will be expected to watch emerging market trends and to ensure the Digital Education offer reflects the add-on value of St Andrews and is set apart from those operating at the generic end of the market. You will also take on responsibility for the development and implementation of additional short-term projects, as directed by the VP Digital, including working closely with professional service units to further Digital Research at St Andrews. 

Candidates should have a relevant degree and a qualification/certification in business analysis, strategic planning, business planning, enterprise or entrepreneurship or equivalent professional experience.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies 
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme 
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed Professor Monique MacKenzie, Vice Principal (Digital Education, Research and Environment) email: vpdigital@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 461836.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.

This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.

Closing Date: 31 July 2024

Interview Date: 16 August 2024

Please quote ref: AD2465MXSB

Further Particulars: AD2465MXSB FPs.doc

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