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Director of Digital Strategy and Data, Haywards Heath
Client:
Ardingly College
Location:
Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
07.05.2025
Expiry Date:
21.06.2025
Job Description:
Ardingly College, in collaboration with Great Walstead School, seeks to appoint an experienced and visionary Director of Digital Strategy and Data to lead the strategic development and operational excellence of digital services and data management across both schools. This new senior post reflects a shared commitment to harnessing the power of digital infrastructure, data insight, and innovation in support of teaching, learning, pastoral care, and operational efficiency.
The Director, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer of Ardingly College and working closely with the Bursar of Great Walstead School, will provide strategic leadership for digital development, IT systems, data governance, and compliance. The role also includes acting as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for both schools, ensuring high standards of data protection and regulatory compliance.
The postholder will line manage three key technical staff: the Network Manager, Senior Technician, and Senior Systems Developer. They will lead a cross-school digital strategy to ensure systems are secure, scalable, aligned with educational priorities, and future-ready.
This is a full-time, year-round role. Flexible working patterns will be considered if outlined in the application. The postholder will primarily be based at Ardingly College, with regular presence required at Great Walstead School.
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