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UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is a mission-driven, independent charity connecting people to higher education since 1993. Guiding nearly 3 million students to suitable courses at over 380 universities and colleges and empowering them to make aspirational choices, UCAS generates an annual income of around £55 million and contributes over £3.3 billion in economic value. By matching individuals to the right opportunities, UCAS transforms lives and significantly benefits social mobility.
UCAS is seeking an exceptional Chief Digital and Data Officer (CDDO) to join our dynamic leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the CDDO will play a pivotal role in steering UCAS’s strategic direction. They will harness cutting-edge technology and maximise the value of our data assets and capabilities to drive innovation in the UK’s world-class higher education sector.
The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with a proven track record of helping organisations thrive and innovate through the adoption of modern digital and data practices. Significant experience in designing and executing large-scale digital and data transformation programs, as well as managing multi-faceted teams, is essential. The candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of key and emerging technologies and data trends in a rapidly evolving digital landscape and understand how to leverage data for both public good and commercial growth.
Above all, the CDDO must be committed to UCAS’s core values and able to work collaboratively with a talented executive team for the benefit of all our stakeholder communities.
Applications are invited at your earliest convenience, and in any event by no later than close of business on Friday 11th October. The preferred method of application is online at www.odgers.com/91988
If you are interested in a confidential conversation about the role, please contact alice.field@odgersberndtson.com
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