Head of Digital Governance Unit

Please note: This vacancy is for internal and College applicants only, secondments considered. External applicants need not apply. Help us make Oxford's digital ambitions a reality. We are looking for a Head of the Digital Governance Unit (DGU), offered as either a fixed term contract or secondment for a period of 12 months on an interim basis The focus for this role in the first 12 months will be on the formative stages of the unit: bringing together cross-functional teams, defining processes, and establishing the core principles, culture, and operational structure of the DGU. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new and help shape the future of Digital at Oxford. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Anne Trefethen anne.trefethen@admin.ox.ac.uk About the role A key strategic priority for the University of Oxford is to preserve its unique place in the world by being digitally fit for the future. Oxford has embarked on a high-profile multi-year digital transformation journey to harness the power of digital and AI capabilities to evolve the institution's culture, processes, and technology. Across collegiate Oxford, we aim to make it possible for students and staff in all roles to realise their fullest potential in the digital era. The creation of Oxford's new Digital Governance Unit (DGU) is a vital step in realising our digital ambitions. Over the next five years, the DGU will enable the institution to transform how it delivers digital services. Primarily, the DGU will:

• Help embed Oxford's new digital governance framework and delivery model to better align investments with Oxford's strategic priorities;
• Enable the shift to a more agile continuous improvement delivery approach which keeps end-users at the heart of digital services; and
• Through partnership and collaboration, nurture Oxford's culture to help deliver University shared infrastructure services.
  
  This role requires a dynamic leader with a compelling blend of strategic thinking, organisational change management, and interpersonal skills. There will be a strong emphasis on using soft power and contextual intelligence to inspire teamwork and unity across the collegiate University.
  
  The successful candidate will shape the vision and lay the foundations for a department that fosters collaboration, drives digital governance, and aligns with the institution's digital ambitions.
What we offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs