Simon Briggs

Simon Briggs is the Director of Digital Technology Services at Sheffield Hallam University.12 In this role, he leads the Digital Technology Services (DTS) team, which is responsible for ensuring high-quality technology provision to support and enable the university community of over 32,000 students and 4,500 staff.1

Briggs plays a crucial role in supporting Sheffield Hallam University's ambitious strategy to become the world's leading applied university. Under his leadership, DTS is tasked with delivering essential underpinning technology for classrooms, teaching facilities, research, and back-office operations.1

Recently, Briggs has been involved in expanding the Digital Technology Team at Sheffield Hallam University. He has highlighted the significant digital changes and improvements that DTS has delivered, particularly during the pandemic period. Briggs emphasizes that the university's recognition of IT services' critical role in transformation has led to new investment and opportunities within the department.1

In addition to his role as Director of Digital Technology Services, Briggs has also served as the Interim Chief Information Officer at Sheffield Hallam University, contributing to the university's strategic IT direction.

Briggs is actively involved in recruitment efforts for the DTS team. He has recently posted about job openings, including a position for a Senior Administrator to join the Digital Technology Team.34