Chief Digital Officer / Head of Digital Transformation – Higher Education

Company: Alexander Ash Consulting
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Location: London
Job Description:

Chief Digital Officer / Head of Digital Transformation – Higher Education

A higher education institution is undertaking a major digital transformation and are looking for a Chief Digital Officer to act as the accountable executive for the strategy and execution of a book of work impacting all data, digital, and technology, across the organisation.

You will have proven digital transformation executive leadership experience in a higher education or mission-driven organisation setting, with experience shaping organisation-wide strategy linked to measurable outcomes, and delivering initiatives aligned to skills, employability, and user-centric service design.

You should apply for this role if you are/have:

  • Significant experience as an accountable executive acting as Chief Digital Officer, Head of Digital Transformation, or in a similar capacity
  • 3+ years in a higher education setting or service provider, or related mission-driven organisation
  • Proven experience defining and leading execution on digital strategies within higher education
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement and management skills
  • Degree educated or higher from a leading academic institution

This is an interim/contract role. Day rated, inside IR35, where the day rate is dependent on experience.

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Posted: July 15th, 2026