DIRECTOR OF IT AND DIGITAL STRATEGY

DIRECTOR OF IT AND DIGITAL STRATEGY

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/Attainment

Degree or above in a related subject

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

Desirable

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Essential

Desirable

Proven successful experience leading high performing teams

Experience at a senior level, ideally with a complex organisation

Experience in an independent school environment

Strong technical understanding of infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity,
and service management
Proven experience of managing budgets, delivering and maintaining the
reliability of critical systems
Experience of operating within a regulated environment, including GDPR and
cybersecurity frameworks.

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Skills/Abilities

Essential

Desirable

Ability to work at both a senior and operational level as needed

Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor staff

Align with Sedbergh’s values and ethos

Creative, energetic, and resourceful with the ability to influence.

Clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people, with a strong understanding of professional boundaries and
safer working practice.
Commitment to pupil and staff equality, diversity and inclusion, and the ability
to foster welcoming communities across the Group.

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