Director of Digital Partnerships
Following the appointment of a new Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) and internal restructure of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Digital & Technology Services (DTS) are seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Director of Digital Partnerships. Reporting directly to the CDIO, this is a unique opportunity to shape how the University of Nottingham identifies, engages with, and realises value from the wider technology ecosystem.
As the strategic lead for external technology innovation, you will act as the "front door" for digital partnerships, building a diverse network of technology providers, startups, SMEs, research collaborators, and innovation partners. You will lead activities to identify emerging technologies with transformational potential and create partnership models that enable experimentation and delivery of innovative solutions.
Working across our global campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, you will ensure that promising technologies are explored, governed appropriately, and translated into sustainable institutional value. You will also represent the university at industry forums and innovation networks, strengthening our reputation as a partner of choice for digital innovation.
We are seeking a strategic, commercially astute leader with significant experience in digital transformation, innovation ecosystems, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement. You will combine strong technical fluency with exceptional influencing skills and a proven ability to translate emerging technology opportunities into measurable organisational outcomes.
Join us and help shape the University of Nottingham's digital future
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working
- Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
- We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.
Please contact Raja Javaid (Chief Digital & Information Officer), raja.javaid@nottingham.ac.uk, if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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