Permanent Opportunity
Digital Specialist
We are working with a university who need a Digital Specialist who will be responsible for delivering and embedding the adoption, engagement and training strategy in support of the University’s Digital First Transformation Strategy.
Core deliverables of this post include:
- Ensure that digital adoption and engagement strategies are embedded throughout the University, providing support and assistance in resolving issues which arise
- Work across disciplines and departments, developing a wide range of knowledge and expertise as well as a good understanding of the business of the University to enhance the quality of learning tools developed
- Establish strong relationships with external partners such as Microsoft and Adobe, ensuring the University, its staff and students benefit from the most up-to-date developments
- Develop collaborative working relationships with colleagues within IT Services, particularly the PMO, ensuring that new and updated system developments are incorporated into training plans
- Conduct horizon scanning in general IT and Higher Education business systems developments and trends making recommendations to the Team Leader
Required skills/experience includes:
- Substantial experience and knowledge of IT practice and application, designing and delivering IT training and development courses including experience of working with a range of corporate business solutions
- Significant in-depth knowledge of a range of corporate business systems
- Significant experience of Change Management and Stakeholder Management
- Knowledge of continuous process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, ITIL or similar methodology is desirable
Location: London (requirement to be on site if team is busy, otherwise role is remote)
Salary: £42,000 – £47,000