Head of IT & Digital Strategy

Godalming College in Surrey is one of the best sixth form colleges in the country. It was inspected in November 2024 and once again was rated as outstanding. With high quality teaching and learning at the heart of our student experience, we consistently achieve impressive results. Our campus provides attractive and stimulating spaces in which to work and study reflecting our lively, vibrant ethos. Head of IT and Digital Strategy Required from: 24th August 2026 Permanent, Full time, Full Year Godalming College are seeking an exceptional and visionary Head of IT and Digital Strategy to lead the development of a secure, agile and future-focused digital environment that underpins every aspect of College life. This role will drive our ambition to become a truly data-informed organisation, where insight and evidence shape decision-making, empower staff, and enable student to thrive. Combining strategic leadership with operational excellence, you will ensure our digital infrastructure, systems and data capabilities enhance the student and staff experience, while maintaining the highest standards of cyber security, resilience and service quality. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant college and thriving team at a key point of strategic direction setting and innovation. The actual salary range for the role is £75,588 - £77,212 including fringe allowance. As well as our academic success we are also proud of the welcoming and collaborative environment at the College and a few comments from our Autumn 2024 staff survey show that our staff feel the same. ‘The sense of community, common purpose, and kindness to each other. The willingness to help each other, support each other and look after each other. We are proud to be continually improving - which is a signature of Godalming College.’ ‘Working every day supporting amazing young people, having kind and compassionate colleagues and making progress and learning for my own professional development.’ For enquiries please contact the HR department via email HR@godalming.ac.uk or call 01483 411293. Godalming College is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Further details including the College’s Safer Recruitment, Data Protection and Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are all available on our website.