Director of Digital and Business Transformation
Employer: Gateway Qualifications
Location: This is a fully remote, work from home role, giving you the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK. Twice a year, we bring the whole Gateway Qualifications team together for in-person staff days; fun events focused on connection, collaboration, and celebrating our culture. We ask all staff to be willing and able to attend these valuable team-building experiences which currently take place in Essex.
Working hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Hours to be agreed with manager and may be subject to change to respond to customer needs.
Salary: Circa £80,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Closing date: midday on Wednesday 22 April 2026
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We are seeking a Director of Digital and Business Transformation to drive our digital strategy, oversee business wide change programmes, and build the capabilities we need to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.
This is a pivotal role, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team and alongside our Board of Trustees to ensure digital, data and technology investments deliver meaningful, measurable change and transformation outcomes.
About the Role
As the senior owner of digital, data and change, you will set long term direction, oversee major programmes across digital innovation and technology modernisation, and embed a digital first, user centred culture.
You’ll provide executive leadership to Transformation and IT functions, ensure strong governance, act as Data Protection Officer, and champion smarter decision making through better use of data, analytics, and automation.
This is a fully remote, work from home role, giving you the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK.
About You
You will bring:
Significant senior leadership experience delivering digital strategy and complex enterprise transformation.
Strong skills in influencing Boards, leading cross functional teams, and communicating complex ideas clearly.
Deep knowledge of programme governance, culture change, digital service design, and modern enterprise technology.
Experience overseeing major digital investments, suppliers, and value for money delivery.
Understanding of regulatory compliance, data governance, and cyber/data risks at a strategic level.
Most importantly, you will show commitment to our values of Partnership, Integrity, Originality and Quality, and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high performing culture.
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to shape our digital future and play a central role in an ambitious transformation agenda. You will work with passionate colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers and organisation.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement.
We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who bring different perspectives, identities, life experiences, or ways of thinking.
Think this role could be for you? Review the candidate pack to learn more and submit your application via the apply button below.
Candidate Pack – Director of Digital and Business Transformation
What We Offer
We offer a great employment package that includes 30 days paid holiday plus public holidays, a career average defined benefit pension scheme, a Health Cash Plan and an individual LinkedIn learning licence giving access to a variety of courses to support your Continued Professional Development (CPD).
You’ll be based at home and will therefore need a reliable, high speed internet connection and a quiet, suitably furnished, place to work.
Twice a year, we bring the whole Gateway Qualifications team together for in-person staff days; fun events focused on connection, collaboration, and celebrating our culture. We ask all staff to attend these valuable team-building experiences which currently take place in Essex.
Gateway Qualifications
We are proudly regulated by Ofqual and Qualifications Wales, and you’ll play a vital role in maintaining our reputation for high-quality, trusted qualifications. Our focus is on creating the highest levels of in-demand qualifications which are accessible to everyone enabling all learners to thrive. To do that, we want people working with us who represent and reflect the diversity of everyone in the UK. As an equal opportunity employer, we therefore encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion.
By joining Gateway Qualifications, you’ll become part of an award-winning team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of learners. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised across multiple categories at the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Awards.
We’re proud of the impact we make, and we’re excited to welcome others who share our passion for quality, integrity, and learner success.
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