Chief Digital Officer

Salary: £28,000 - 68,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are seeking an exceptional, dynamic and highly strategic leader in digital transformation.
• We need deep understanding of AI, machine learning and digital solutions.
• We require senior experience leading major digital transformation programmes and managing complex organisational change.
• We are looking for exceptional leadership skills and the ability to unite and motivate diverse teams.
• We value a genuine commitment to the transformative power of education.
• We need someone who can act as a senior external ambassador and build effective partnerships across industry, government and education sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead our ambitious AI and digital transformation agenda.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive AI and Digital Transformation Strategy aligned with our Strategic Plan 2025-2030.
• Unite our digital, data and IT functions under a single, coherent approach.
• Champion the adoption of AI tools and digital technologies across teaching and professional services.
• Embed digital capability and AI literacy within our curriculum.
• Establish robust governance frameworks for the ethical and responsible use of AI and data.
• Act as our principal authority on AI.
• Drive cultural change through staff development and capability-building.
• Serve as our senior external ambassador for AI and digital transformation.
• Build effective partnerships with industry, government and education sectors.

Technologies:

• AI
• Machine Learning

More:

We are University College Birmingham, based in the heart of the UKs largest regional city, with a refreshed city centre campus and a diverse community of over 11,000 students from around the world. We offer a wide range of vocational courses across Higher and Further Education, alongside an expanding Apprenticeship portfolio and a successful new Sixth Form. This newly created executive role reports to our Vice-Chancellor and Principal and sits on our Executive Management Team, offering the opportunity to make a transformative impact at a pivotal time for our institution.

last updated 33 week of 2026