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Basis: Full-Time
Job Profile: Interim Head of Digital Experience & Development
Interim Head of Digital Experience & Development
Location: Portsmouth
Job Reference: REC00003102
Job Details
Salary: £64,922 - £74,037 (£57,422 - £66,537 + £7,500 market supplement) per annum
Contractual Hours: 37
Job Category/Type: Fixed Term - Full-Time
Job Description
The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role:
The Digital Experience & Development team is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the University’s digital presence across all core platforms (excluding UoP website) and development of new digital solutions to create a seamless experience for both staff and students. The team will also be responsible for driving digital innovation that will identify technical opportunities for the University to be a HE sector leader within digital experience and transformation.
The Head of Digital Experience & Development will lead on the development and implementation of a strategy and roadmap for all solutions development and core IS systems support across both on-premise and cloud services which adheres to excellence in service delivery, user experience, security, accessibility and information governance standards. The postholder will also be responsible for the CRM strategy and roadmap, taking into account the strategic ambitions of the university and the importance of the CRM system in its growth. You will oversee all developments and ensure a planned pipeline of change and business as usual work is balanced and successfully delivered that meets the need of a broad array of end users.
Responsible for the Digital Development and CRM Teams, you will lead the teams in managing a transition to new Microsoft technologies, new tools and new Agile ways of working, delivering key development projects, supporting business as usual change as well as supporting a roadmap of legacy applications which will require decommissioning or rebuilding in new technologies.
The post holder is a key point of contact for all digital development across the University, including supporting any related major University projects and in strategic planning with business areas. This includes being responsible for managing resources effectively, liaising with project managers and business stakeholders to ensure that objectives can be met without compromising services to staff and students and enable high quality solutions to be developed and maintained.
They will also play a key role within the IS and Digital Solutions & Delivery management teams.
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth, hybrid working is available for this role. The interview date is currently planned for 17 April 2024.
This appointment is a fixed-term contract until 27 November 2026. For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.
If you have any queries, please contact Vicky Gosling at Vicky.gosling@port.ac.uk
Employer, External Only:
University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Benefits:
* Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
* Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
* Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
* Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* Staff wellbeing programmes.
* Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
* Discounted learning.
* Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
* The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits.
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
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