Head of Digital Development

at  University of Exeter

SALARY

This is a Grade H position with a starting salary from £63,335 to £79,795 depending on skills and experience.

OUR ENGINEERING CHAPTER

• Creates immersive high quality solutions by applying new and innovative methods and technology. Following an agile development approach with DevOps at the core.
• Follows DevOps practices automating as many tasks as possible to deliver solutions.
• Delivers new, and maintains existing platforms to enable delivery

Just some of the benefits that come with this role include:

• Substantial annual leave package of 41 days!
• Incredible Full USS pension scheme with significant employer contributions.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Craft your work schedule with our flexible working policy. Achieve the balance you’ve been looking for.
• Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave(up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• Benefit from fantastic discounts at local and national shops through numerous discount schemes including TOTUM cards
• We’ll take your personal and professional development very seriously and we’ll empower you to keep developing your expert skills and give you access to the latest technologies and platforms
• Discounted state-of-the-art fitness centres on all our campuses
• Join our sustainable travel initiative by enjoying discounted bus passes, cycle to work scheme and taking advantage of car sharing incentives. Save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Recognition and Rewards: We have multiple scheme helps us celebrate your contributions.
• Stunning campus locations in Exeter and Cornwall

HOW TO APPLY

The University of Exeter has engaged the services of Global Resourcing to assist with the appointment process of the Head of Digital Development.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 BST Friday 9th August 2024. Successful candidates will be invited to attend preliminary meetings with Global Resourcing the week commencing the 19th & 26th August. Following shortlisting on Tuesday 3rd September, final interviews with the University will be held Tuesday 10th September 2024.
Application is by submission of a full Curriculum Vitae, Diversity Monitoring form and a Covering Letter of application, addressing the job description and person specification and including suitable daytime and evening telephone contact details.
Completed applications should be sent to Exeter-HoDD@global-resourcing.com
For a conversation in confidence, please contact:

THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING…

• Lead, develop and grow the engineering function, including Developers, Technical Analysts, DevOps Engineers, and Testers.
• Implement digital technology capabilities to support the 2030 Digital Strategy.
• Develop and execute a sector-leading technology strategy and technical roadmaps.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture within the team.
• Drive the adoption of Agile and Devops methodologies and innovative engineering practices.
• Engage with key stakeholders to align digital initiatives with university goals.
• Work with cloud computing, machine learning, AI, DevOps, and other emerging technologies to drive digital transformation and enhance the university’s digital capabilities.
• Work closely with our IT department to ensure Digital and IT initiatives are implemented strongly and ensure a symbiotic relationship between these teams

Just some of the benefits that come with this role include:

• Substantial annual leave package of 41 days!
• Incredible Full USS pension scheme with significant employer contributions.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Craft your work schedule with our flexible working policy. Achieve the balance you’ve been looking for.
• Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave(up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• Benefit from fantastic discounts at local and national shops through numerous discount schemes including TOTUM cards
• We’ll take your personal and professional development very seriously and we’ll empower you to keep developing your expert skills and give you access to the latest technologies and platforms
• Discounted state-of-the-art fitness centres on all our campuses
• Join our sustainable travel initiative by enjoying discounted bus passes, cycle to work scheme and taking advantage of car sharing incentives. Save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Recognition and Rewards: We have multiple scheme helps us celebrate your contributions.
• Stunning campus locations in Exeter and Cornwal