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Deputy Head of Digital

Dovetail Ref: 188301
FE & HE £45,000+ per annum permanent senior Level 19 August 2026
Location TBC

Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

Deputy Head of Digital

Permanent

Location: the East of England

Salary: £45,000 + per annum

About the Role

You'll play a leading role in shaping and delivering the digital strategy of a further education provider, working alongside the Head of Digital to drive change across the organisation.

In this role you'll help set direction, support and develop a team, and make sure digital services run reliably and continue to improve. You'll balance day-to-day operational delivery with longer-term planning, keeping the needs of staff and learners at the centre of what you do.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the Head of Digital in developing and delivering the digital strategy.
  • Leading, supporting and developing members of the digital team.
  • Overseeing the day-to-day running of digital services and systems.
  • Managing digital projects from planning through to delivery.
  • Working with colleagues across the organisation to understand and meet their needs.
  • Deputising for the Head of Digital where required.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience in a senior or leadership role within a digital, IT or technology function
  • Strong understanding of digital systems, services and project delivery
  • The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience working within a further education or wider education setting
  • A relevant professional qualification in a digital or technology discipline

Ready to lead digital forward

If you're ready to help shape the digital future of a further education provider, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your leadership career.

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Requirements

  • Experience in a senior or leadership role within a digital, IT or technology function
  • Strong understanding of digital systems, services and project delivery
  • Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Skills & Qualifications

Digital strategy developmentTeam leadership and developmentDigital services managementProject managementStakeholder managementIT systems oversight