CIDO Office

Location:  Guildford
Salary:  Competitive Salary
Post Type:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 11 February 2024
Reference:  004724

At the University of Surrey, a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research, we are embarking on an exciting new chapter including a significant technology enhancement to our ways of working. As we approach the end of a strategic period and look towards what is next, we are seeking a driven and motivated Chief Information Officer to lead our high performing digital delivery and technology teams and approach.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and as a vital member of the Operations leadership team, you will:

• Lead the strategic vision, development, and implementation of innovative digital solutions.
• Drive transformation initiatives, using technology to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experience.
• Oversee our digital, technology, and cyber-security delivery and strategy across the organisation.
• Play a key role in the development and management of IT and digital services, focusing on optimising processes and improving service quality.
• Foster a culture of innovation and digital transformation, aligning with the organisation’s mission and strategic goals.

 Who We Are Looking For:

• A strategic thinker with a proven track record leading technology functions in complex environments.
• A delivery leader, who can deliver high quality technology services, and underpin and support leaders across the organisation in digitising and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of their functions.
• A capable influencer, who can build relationships across the organisation, bringing the University community on board with digital opportunities.
• A leader with a strong awareness of cyber-security and digital risk management capable of engaging on risk with all levels of an organisation.
• Someone who values and champions ethical leadership, equality, diversity, and inclusion within their portfolio and across the organisation.
• An individual with an understanding and passion for emerging technologies and digital business models in higher education.

Why Surrey?

• Join a highly respected and prestigious organisation going from strength to strength that makes a meaningful difference to the world.
• Provide the key technology leadership role in a significant technology change programme that re-thinks how the University brings value.
• Be part of an institution that values culture and people, where your leadership will be valued and make a difference to those around you.
• Join an organisation that values technology and have the chance to lead and provide direction to a highly motivated and capable digital and technology team that is well respected. 
• Contribute to, and form part of, an environment that fosters professional development, personal growth, and innovation.
• Join the organisation and team that won Cyber University of the Year at last year’s National Cyber Awards.

Role Parameters:

• Competitive salary, plus a generous benefits package and hybrid working.
• Technology spend: Annual spend of approximately 20M GBP.
• Team parameters: Centralised technology team of approximately 120 colleagues.

Application Process:

If this sounds like you and you are ready to shape the future of technology at the University of Surrey, apply via the link below with your CV and cover letter.

Further details:    Job Description    

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.