South College Group - Chief Information Officer

South Hampshire College Group - Chief Information Officer Vacancy Description

South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) was formed through the merger of City College Southampton, Eastleigh College and Fareham College on 1 st August 2023. SHCG is now fully integrated and committed to creating better futures for all, driven by a mission to enable students, apprentices and regional businesses to enjoy successful futures through high-quality technical and professional education and training.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and as part of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership and accountability for the provision, resilience and evolution of digital, data and technology capabilities that underpin the work of SHCG. As the executive lead for IT services, digital transformation, cyber security and data governance, you will ensure that SHCG’s technology infrastructure is secure, resilient and aligned with institutional priorities, regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary technology leader with extensive knowledge of using technology to transform operational performance, with a keen strategic mindset to align the overall technology agenda against SHCG's vision and mission. You will be highly customer-centric (student, staff, employers) in your outlook, have a clear capacity to shape agendas both internally and externally, and have the leadership skills to transform thinking and secure buy-in for change.

To learn more about this opportunity and the application process, please review the assignment brief below. To apply, kindly submit a covering letter and CV to

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact John Dodd at

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday, 27 th April 2026
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