Head of Warwick Digital Academy

About the role

The Information and Digital Group (IDG) at the University of Warwick are currently recruiting for a Head of Warwick Digital Academy.

The Head of Warwick Digital Academy will work collaboratively with staff and strategic partners to create a unique collaborative educational programme that aims to enable our staff to be their best, in an innovative and exciting way.

The role will be key in developing a high performing, skilled and motivated workforce, to enable IDG, and the wider university community, to thrive in a dynamic digital era.

About you

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and strategically minded individual that has demonstrable experience in initiating and managing organisational change programmes and/or people centred cultural and skills development programmes. Someone with a passion for innovation, who readily looks to develop and implement innovative solutions.

The post requires an individual who can develop and use data insights to inform decision-making and improve programme effectiveness and value. Beyond launching and driving the operations of the Warwick Digital Academy, the post holder will be expected to use their knowledge and expertise to build a strong presence and awareness of the Warwick Digital Academy.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

About the Information and Digital Group (IDG)

At the Information & Digital Group at the University of Warwick, our mission is to transform our vision into reality. We are committed to nurturing a vibrant digital-first culture internally, promoting continuous improvement, agility, and a ‘win and learn’ attitude.

Our primary goal is to empower our community – students, academics, research communities, and staff, by providing cutting-edge tools and resources, allowing them to maximise their potential and achieve excellence. This includes spearheading innovative initiatives such as advancing the academic experience with a state-of-the-art digital research library, amplifying data innovation, perfecting the digital twin, and democratising access to high-quality education.

Through these endeavours, we aim to cultivate a collaborative and transformative environment that propels our university forward. Join us on this journey of empowerment, collaboration, and excellence within the Information & Digital Group.

To view the full Job Description & Person Specification please click here.

About the University of Warwick

Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**. *QS World University Rankings 2024 ** Research Excellence Framework 2021.

Closing date for applications is the 4th November.

The University of Warwick has appointed SearchHigher as their recruitment partner for this campaign; please apply below by submitting a CV & Cover Letter in Word Document format, or you can also email your documents to enquiries@searchhigher.com.

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