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Digital Product Director – UAL OnlineLondon College of Fashion, UAL
22 days ago
  • LevelSenior
  • ProfessionsProduct Director, Head of Product Management, Product Manager
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Closing Date: 11-Nov-2024

The opportunity
Are you ready to lead a digital transformation that will shape the future of higher education?
Join University of the Arts London (UAL) and play a pivotal role leading the UAL Online launch.
UAL Online allows students to develop their creative expertise from anywhere in the world, offering the flexibility to study wherever it suits them, from short courses to post graduate courses.
As Digital Product Director for UAL Online, you will drive UAL’s digital strategy forward, creating and delivering innovative digital services that support exceptional learning, research, and creativity.
In this senior position, you will drive the digital product portfolio for UAL Online within our Digital and Technology group, collaborating with key stakeholders to align our digital services with our mission to reach new audiences around the world and bring creative education to more people than ever before.
Working closely with the Pro Vice-Chancellor UAL Online and the Chief Digital Officer, your strategic leadership will steer the design, development, and continuous improvement of our digital platforms, ensuring a seamless experience for students, academics, and professional staff. You will lead a high-functioning, multidisciplinary team and forge collaborative partnerships to deliver transformative digital services.
About you
  • You are an experienced leader in digital product strategy, with a track record of delivering impactful, innovative digital services.
  • With a sharp strategic vision and proven ability to lead diverse teams, you thrive in collaborative environments and are adept at influencing cross-functional stakeholders and external partners.
  • Your expertise in digital service design, budget management, and governance complements your passion for creating inclusive, resilient digital experiences that resonate with users.
  • A visionary, you understand the unique digital needs of higher education and are prepared to drive UAL’s Online journey forward with creativity and purpose.
Application process
If you have not applied or signed up for job alerts with us before, you will need to create an account. Registration does not take long and will help you to keep track of your application during the recruitment process.
Stages involved in the process: Application, Shortlisting, Interview Panel Q&A, Onboarding.
As part of your application, you will need to write a supporting statement in no more than 1,500 words that covers some/all of the competencies that can be found in the person specification. The application form will let you know exactly criteria are being tested.
We advise you to apply early as the application closing date may be brought forward if we receive enough applications. If you have any general questions or require any reasonable adjustments, please get in touch via Educationstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk
We understand the benefits of using AI in work. However, if you are thinking of using AI to support your application, we ask you to think carefully about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. Therefore, we encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
What we offer
To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:
  • 34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
  • Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
  • Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
  • Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents) 
  • Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
  • In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
  • Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
  • Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions
Please read through our FAQs page before applying.

Skills Required

  • Product Strategy
  • Service Design
  • Budget Management

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