Education Knowledge and Experience:​

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with evidence of continued professional development.

• Experience of leading an IT/Digital function in a large, multi-location organisation, preferably with some experience in a relevant sector.

• Leading and maximising innovative technology and business change, through developing and delivering vision, strategy, architecture roadmaps and multi-faceted programmes in support of business improvement. 

• Evidence of inspiring, motivating, and developing staff at all levels to support an inclusive culture that achieves high-quality performance and continuous improvement to achieve excellent outcomes within a fixed level of resources. Proven ability in driving performance and productivity, developing the performance of colleagues through ownership and accountability.

• Experience of having worked collaboratively with peers at all levels and contributing to broader large-scale business improvement, including service improvement, budget savings and resolution of complex business issues.

• Experience of applying digital ways of working and user centred design approaches to delivering transformational change in a complex organisational context.

• Extensive knowledge, expertise and experience in current major technologies including desktop, network infrastructure, business applications, cloud, mobile and digital.

• Strong experience and knowledge of utilising data and analytics to support the organisation with insights and decision making.

 

Abilities and Skills:

• Strong leadership skills to develop the IT team.

• Visionary and forward-thinking approach to technology and innovation. 

• Strategic approach to supporting frontline delivery through IT/digital tools.

• Able to work at fast pace in a dynamic environment.

• Able to communicate across the organisation to all colleagues, Trustees and external stakeholders, including the ability to explain technical subjects to a non-technical audience.

• Resilient and adaptable to changing priorities and challenges.

• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within Change Grow Live.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrable ability to lead large scale digital change programmes. 

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and data protection regulations. 

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Desirable criteria:

• Experience in using new technologies to enable real change

• Experience of a charity or healthcare organisation

• Relevant technical qualification

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This post is subject to a DBS check at a basic level.