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Person Specification
Candidates will be able to demonstrate evidence of the following skills and competencies:
Leadership and vision: ● Excellent leadership skills and organisational sensitivity, with a capacity to lead and influence change in a complex organisation. ● Demonstrates the ability to generate ideas and to inspire and excite all and varied groups of stakeholders with regards to developments and opportunities relevant to the University’s vision and strategic ambitions. ● Understanding and appreciation of academic structures, culture, ethos and activities of a University, with an ability to apply best digital strategy practices from other cultures to a University environment. ● An ability to engage and influence academic and professional support staff in relation to key developments and opportunities. Experience: ● Experience and extensive knowledge of leading information services with a diverse range of technical and generalist stakeholders. ● Experience of delivering digital and information strategy in the context of a consumer-led environment. ● Experience of leadership and management of people, performance and resources in a large, complex organisation. ● Experience of developing and implementing
Effectiveness in driving change and strategic activity: ● Proven record of successful leadership through transformational change, through the broad field of digital and information services. ● Proactivity and managerial acuity in order to identify, gain approval for and set in motion key projects which will be of significant benefit to the University. ● Management of major projects with an organisation-wide impact and complex development and implementation plans. Proven capacity to bring large and successful projects to a successful conclusion. ● An affirmative approach, reinforced by high levels of energy and a personal commitment to problem solving. Technical Delivery: ● Strong IT technical ability, to provide credible leadership across the information services domain, supported by a comprehensive knowledge of information technology best practices, processes and future direction. ● Experience and knowledge of developing progressive information systems in an academic information context. ● An understanding of benchmarks for information technology infrastructure against which to ensure fit-for-purpose delivery in a progressive environment and to ensure the effective and efficient use of the University’s information infrastructure and resources. ● Professional credibility based on a strong technical background that includes software development, infrastructure services and architecture.
Strong managerial aptitudes and personal qualities: ● Well-developed decision-making and influencing skills ● A high level of personal credibility and assuredness, allied with an ability to deal sensitively with conflict. Highly developed interpersonal, networking, advocacy and strategic influencing skills. ● A people-person, who recognises and understands how individuals and groups relate to digital tools and data and uses this to inform strategy. ● Evidence of ability to prioritise effectively, and to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. ● Personal strength of character, with a commitment to transparency and fairness. ● Resilient and energetic. Self-motivated and results-orientated. ● Consultative, able to work collaboratively while providing constructive challenge and holding senior managers to account. ● Strong oral and written communication skills, with a confident and engaging presentation style. Qualifications: ● Professional qualification / relevant degree, supported by extensive relevant experience.
The Director of Digital Strategy and IT Services is a leading digital enabler, who is capable of providing technical and technological leadership and building institutional confidence in digital delivery at Keele. We are seeking an individual with considerable experience of successfully presenting strategy and implementation reports at main board level and converting that strategy into transformational delivery with keen emphasis on demonstrating value for money.
integrated supporting strategies for technology, information and learning support services.
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