> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3174862-associate-director-data-and-digital](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3174862-associate-director-data-and-digital). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Director Data and Digital - **Company:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £95,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Information Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Strategy - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ef7962b8462820b9 ## About the Role You will be a strategic digital and data leader with significant experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes within complex organisations. You will have a strong track record of acting as the bridge between operational teams and digital delivery functions, ensuring technology solutions meet business needs and deliver measurable outcomes. You will bring extensive experience working with enterprise systems such as IWMS and Common Data Environments, alongside a deep understanding of digital transformation, data governance and organisational change. Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, you will be skilled at influencing senior stakeholders, building consensus and driving engagement across diverse teams. An effective people leader, you will have experience managing and developing teams while leading through influence across matrix organisations. You will possess strong business acumen, excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex digital and data challenges into clear, practical solutions. You will be passionate about creating data-driven organisations, improving digital maturity and delivering innovative services that enhance operational performance and customer experience. Experience developing business cases, leading agile delivery programmes and implementing change in large estates, facilities or infrastructure environments will be essential to success in this role. A degree or equivalent experience, together with a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and continuous improvement, will be highly valued. ## Description We are seeking an experienced and visionary Associate Director, Data & Digital to lead the development and delivery of UCL Estates' Data & Digital Strategy. This newly created senior leadership role will drive digital transformation across a complex estate, ensuring systems, information and data support operational excellence, regulatory compliance and an outstanding campus experience. You will lead the evolution of UCL's Smart Campus approach, bringing together technologies including IWMS, Common Data Environments, Buildings Information Management, IoT, AI and future digital solutions to improve asset management, sustainability, operational performance and user experience. Working closely with Estates senior leaders and Information Services Division, you will define and deliver a strategic digital roadmap that aligns with wider university priorities and supports long-term organisational goals. As the lead for Data & Digital, you will oversee the delivery of key digital programmes, act as Product Owner for major technology initiatives, build and develop a high-performing team, and ensure successful adoption of new systems and ways of working. You will also be responsible for securing investment through robust business cases and ensuring that the benefits of digital transformation are realised across the organisation. 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