Head of Digital Transformation

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Digital Transformation to join the University. Working as an experienced programme or project portfolio manager and inspiring leader within the Digital and Technical Services Directorate (DTS), you will report to the Chief information Officer and head up the Digital Transformation and Systems Development Teams.

Currently the University is delivering an ambitious portfolio of technology related projects in support of the Digital Strategy and you will be accountable for the overall management and co-ordination of the DTS portfolio of change programmes and projects (infrastructure, business systems and learning systems) in support of the University’s strategic objectives. Current key initiatives include the replacement of the student management system and an IT infrastructure refresh programme.

As a senior member of the Directorate you will assist the Chief Information Officer with the strategic planning of change programmes and projects to support the achievement of the University’s strategic priorities.

You will also have overall responsibility for designing, implementing and maintaining an annual planning cycle and a project portfolio management framework, within which all new change projects can be appraised, monitored and reviewed throughout their lifecycle to support the maintenance of the Directorate’s Service Catalogue.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Nicholas Roussel-Milner at nicholas.roussel-milner@bucks.ac.uk.

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Closing Date: 1st December 2024

Interview Date: w/c 9th December 2024

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