Doncaster Council

Director of Digital Transformation

Posted: Oct 28, 2025

Job Description

Our readvertisement of the Director of Digital Transformation role, reflects its strategic importance and our unwavering commitment to securing visionary leadership, deep expertise and the experience needed to shape this newly developed position. This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to lead transformative change, drive innovation and play a pivotal role in unlocking future growth, including the development of additional support services across our organisation. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.About The RoleAs our Director of Digital Transformation, you will lead the development and implementation of digital strategies that enhance service delivery, compliance, and staff capability across the Trust. You’ll also design and deliver impactful training programmes and support the development of inclusive, high-quality educational resources. In addition to your strategic and operational responsibilities, you will hold line management duties for the Digital Media and Communications Team and the Business and Data Analyst Team, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in a values-driven organisation that supports children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead digital transformation projects across education, care, and support services.Design and deliver training programmes that build digital confidence and compliance.Collaborate with curriculum leads to develop digital and blended learning resources.Ensure all systems and practices meet GDPR and data protection standards.Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.Line manage the Digital Media and Communications Team and the Business and Data Analyst Team, including performance management, development support, and workload planning. What We’re Looking ForProven experience in digital transformation and training delivery.Strong understanding of curriculum development and inclusive education.Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.Knowledge of safeguarding, GDPR, and quality assurance in education and care.Experience in line management and team leadership. Why Join Us?A high-quality working environmentGenerous rates of payGuaranteed working hoursFantastic training and career development opportunities, including Level 1 British Sign LanguageDiscounted childcareat the onsite Little Learners Day NurseryPension schemeFree on-site parkingWestfield Health Cash Plan including Doctorline - 24/7 access to a GP, Dental, Optical and Prescription claims and much more (funded by the employer). For a job description and application form please visit our work for us page at www.deaf-trust.co.uk/trust/work-for-us/To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

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