Group Director of Emerging Technologies & Trust Information Systems (London)

About the role:
The London and South East Education Group (comprising London South East Colleges [LSEC] and London South East Academies Trust [LSEAT]) is seeking a visionary and strategic
Group Head ofEmerging Technologiesand Trust Information Systems
to shape and drive the Group’s adoption of AI and emerging digital tools in education and operations. This cross-cutting role will sit outside of existing IT and Estates accountabilities and instead act as a dedicated force for innovation, curriculum transformation, and strategic enablement.This newly created role leads the Group’s strategic development and practical enablement of AI andemerging technologies, transforming pedagogy and business operations alike.Operating across both the College and the Trust, this position ensures that ensures that teaching,learning, and business operations are transformed through smart use of emerging technologies—enabling future-ready environments, modernised workflows, and reduced administrative burdens.This includes reimagining working practices to improve efficiency, empower staff, and enhance thelearner and employee experience, all underpinned by responsible governance and inclusive access.
This role enables and empowers innovation rather than controlling it—creating the conditions,infrastructure, and policy landscape to support curriculum and operational leaders in their own digitaltransformation.About UsThe CollegeLondon South East Colleges (LSEC)
is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and c1000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs.Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning,
the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives.As part of London and South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of
London South East Academies Trust
. This growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth.The Group has also recently launched a charity – the LASER Education Foundation. This organisation supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region, through a wide range of educational programmes and initiatives.With a combined turnover of c£100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation – and really make a different to people’s lives.BenefitsOur benefits package includes annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays) plus a further threedays over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year, and also offer leave for volunteering.Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:Access to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeFree onsite parkingCycle to work/bike loan schemeAnnual season ticket loanAccess to the ''Discounts for Teachers'' portalFree Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide EduroamAccess to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatmentsAccreditationsAs employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.We acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn and use these accreditations to provide us with an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.Equal OpportunitiesLondon South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.As a Disability Confident-Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job role criteria.If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process,
please email us at
peopleservices@lsec.ac.ukIn line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity.Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College''s DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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