Director of Digital & Data
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive Salary with Generous Benefits |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Shrewsbury School |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Permanent, full time, competitive salary
Shrewsbury School is seeking to appoint a forward-looking Director of Digital & Data with demonstrable experience leading and implementing an ambitious Digital Strategy and working effectively within a group structure. The role will take a lead on data and management information, cybersecurity, digital development, IT systems and software provision and their integration across the family of Schools. The successful candidate will work directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and have strong links to the Head and the Senior Leadership Team. The Director of Digital & Data role works closely with the COO to develop and refine the Digital strategy and the implementation of associated business plans to ensure long term IT stability.
The successful candidate should be a commercially orientated IT professional with a relevant professional qualification and experience of operating at a senior level or leading an IT function in a premium service led SME. Experience of cybersecurity, AI and digital technology, management information and data reporting, infrastructure and systems are all essential skillsets, along with the ability to drive continuous improvement. The post comes with an excellent package and offers an exciting opportunity for an established IT Director or a highly experienced IT professional ready to take the next step.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.
A recruitment pack which includes a job description and application form can be obtained from https://www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/job-vacancies, alternatively please email recruitment@shrewsbury.org.uk.
Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 5th January 2026
First stage MS Teams interviews will be held w/c 12th and 19th January 2026.
Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Shrewsbury School is seeking to appoint a forward-looking Director of Digital & Data with demonstrable experience leading and implementing an ambitious Digital Strategy and working effectively within a group structure. The role will take a lead on data and management information, cybersecurity, digital development, IT systems and software provision and their integration across the family of Schools. The successful candidate will work directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and have strong links to the Head and the Senior Leadership Team. The Director of Digital & Data role works closely with the COO to develop and refine the Digital strategy and the implementation of associated business plans to ensure long term IT stability.
The successful candidate should be a commercially orientated IT professional with a relevant professional qualification and experience of operating at a senior level or leading an IT function in a premium service led SME. Experience of cybersecurity, AI and digital technology, management information and data reporting, infrastructure and systems are all essential skillsets, along with the ability to drive continuous improvement. The post comes with an excellent package and offers an exciting opportunity for an established IT Director or a highly experienced IT professional ready to take the next step.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.
A recruitment pack which includes a job description and application form can be obtained from https://www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/job-vacancies, alternatively please email recruitment@shrewsbury.org.uk.
Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 5th January 2026
First stage MS Teams interviews will be held w/c 12th and 19th January 2026.
Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.