Digital Director

The Horsham Learning Alliance is an ambitious and values-driven partnership of schools, united by a shared commitment to improving life chances for every child. As the Alliance continues to grow in scale and aspiration, we are seeking an exceptional Digital Director to play a pivotal role in shaping how technology enables learning, leadership and long-term sustainability across our schools. 

This is a new senior, trust-wide leadership role, offering the opportunity to think strategically, act decisively and make a tangible difference to the educational experience of thousands of pupils. 

The Role 

The Digital Director will provide clear strategic leadership for all aspects of technology across the Alliance. You will ensure that digital infrastructure, systems and services are robust, secure and future-focused, while also championing the intelligent use of technology to enhance teaching, learning and operational efficiency. 

You will lead the development and delivery of a coherent technology strategy aligned to the Alliance’s educational vision, balancing innovation with reliability and value for money. Working closely with Headteachers, central teams and external partners, you will translate strategic intent into practical, scalable solutions that work in real school environments. 

The Person 

This role will suit a credible and forward-thinking technology leader with experience of operating at senior level in a complex, multi-site organisation. You will bring: 

• A strong track record of strategic technology leadership, ideally within education or a similarly mission-driven sector 
• The ability to communicate technical concepts with clarity and confidence to non-technical audiences 
• A pragmatic, solution-focused mindset, with a clear understanding of cyber security, data protection and system resilience 
• The personal authority and emotional intelligence to influence, challenge and support leaders at all levels 

Above all, you will be motivated by purpose. You will understand that technology is not an end in itself, but a powerful enabler of better outcomes for children, young people and the communities the Alliance serves. 

This is a rare opportunity to shape a trust-wide technology function at a point of momentum and possibility. You will join a collaborative, principled organisation that values professional expertise, invests in its people and is serious about using technology intelligently to support educational excellence.

Anderson Quigley is delighted to be supporting Horsham Learning Alliance with this appointment. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Hayley Mintern at hayley.mintern@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7596 954 387 or Alasdair Redwood at alasdair.redwood@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0) 7394 012 383.

The closing date for this role is 20 February, 2026.