Head of IT & Digital Strategy

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bastia; Hybride; EUR 64 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A sustainability-focused organization is seeking a Head of IT & Digital Strategy to lead the development of its IT and digital strategies. This pivotal role requires strong technical and strategic expertise, with a commitment to using technology to support positive change. The successful candidate will innovate and enhance systems, ensuring they are fit for the future while enabling efficient and high-quality certification services. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a range of employee benefits.

Prestations

27 days annual holiday

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Free membership and discounts on organic produce

Volunteer days

Family friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Values-driven leader who believes technology supports purpose.
• Strong technical and strategic expertise.
• Ability to translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development and delivery of IT and digital strategy.
• Ensure technology supports organizational goals.
• Embed digital thinking into operations to enhance certification services.

Connaissances

Technical expertise

Collaborative leadership

Continuous improvement

Big-picture thinking

Adaptability

Description du poste

Head of IT & Digital Strategy
Location: Bristol, Hybrid working (2 days in office), United Kingdom
Salary: £56,272 to £60,200 per annum
Type: Full-time (37.5 hours pw), Permanent

Soil Association Certification Ltd exists to accelerate the just transition across food, farming and land use, as a global leader in sustainability certification.

We deliver trusted solutions with nature, for people and planet through the certification of high integrity holistic standards.

These assurance schemes cover a wide range of sectors including food, forestry, farming, landscape restoration carbon markets, beauty and wellbeing, textiles and catering.

We are recognised and trusted by consumers and businesses around the world, operating in over 60 countries delivering FSC and PEFC certification, and you will also find the Soil Association organic symbol on over 70% of organic products in the UK.

Overview

This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of an organisation working to deliver positive change for people, animals and the planet.

Responsibilities

As Head of IT & Digital Strategy, you will play a key role in enabling Soil Association Certification’s mission by ensuring our technology, data and digital services are robust, secure and fit for the future.

You will lead the development and delivery of our IT and digital strategy, driving continuous improvement and innovation while ensuring systems support colleagues to do their best work.

Working collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners, you will help embed digital thinking into everything we do, enabling efficient, high-quality certification services that our customers can trust.

Qualifications

You are a values-driven leader who believes technology should be an enabler for people and purpose.

Alongside strong technical and strategic expertise, you bring a collaborative, inclusive leadership style and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement.

You are comfortable balancing big-picture thinking with practical delivery, and you can translate complex technical concepts into clear, meaningful outcomes for non-technical audiences.

Motivated by working for an organisation with a strong social and environmental mission, you are resilient, adaptable and excited to help shape a digital future that supports positive impact as well as organisational success.

Benefits

Our Benefits We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:

• 27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service
• Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce
• Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce

Application

To Apply click ‘apply now’ to submit your application form.

Please note we look at applications on arrival and reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive a confirmation email upon submitting your application.

All candidates will subsequently receive an email to confirm whether they have made it through to interview stage.

For any queries, please contact recruitmentsoilassociation.org Please note we do not accept CVs or Cover Letters.

We know the value of diversity in nature and want it in our organisation.

We recognise that diverse backgrounds and experiences will bring a fresh perspective to our work.

If you're not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our work at the Soil Association.

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