Head of IT and Digital Strategy

About this role

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/AST/95066

Location

8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, Victoria, London, Greater London, SW1W 0DH

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£63,472.00 - £68,051.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 6th Apr, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) 14-04-2026

#### About this Role

Head of IT & Digital Strategy
Full time | £63,472–£68,051 | Anthem Schools Trust

Home-based with requirement to travel across Trust schools (East Midlands, Thames Valley and London) and attend Head Office in London as required

Lead the Digital Future of Anthem Schools Trust

Are you a visionary IT leader ready to shape the digital landscape of a national multi‑academy trust? Anthem is searching for a strategic, innovative and people‑centred Head of IT & Digital Strategy to drive transformation, strengthen our digital foundations and deliver excellent, user‑focused IT services across 15 schools and our central team.

*This is not “business as usual.”*

This is a rare opportunity to influence how technology supports teaching, learning, safeguarding, operations and leadership for more than 7,000 pupils and hundreds of staff.

What This Role is Really About

This is not a maintenance role.
This is a build it, elevate it, future‑proof it role.

You will:

• Lead Anthem’s Trust‑wide digital strategy and set an ambitious roadmap for the years ahead.
• Drive digital transformation and embed a consistent, digital‑first culture across diverse school communities.
• Oversee IT governance, cyber security, AI adoption, cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, identity and access management and infrastructure.
• Operate a Trust‑wide IT service model that delivers excellent customer experience and measurable service performance.
• Work directly with headteachers, senior leaders and professional services teams to ensure reliable, safe and resilient IT.
• Lead multi‑year investment ...