Deputy Head of Digital Delivery

The Scout Association; England; Hybrid; GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scout Association is seeking a Deputy Head of Digital Delivery to lead a dynamic team in delivering digital transformation for youth engagement. This role combines leadership and digital project management aimed at enhancing skills for young people while promoting a culture of innovation and inclusivity.

Benefits

28 days holiday, increasing to 32 days after 2 years

Flexible working hours

Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing technology and digital projects.
• Experience coaching teams in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of projects and products.
• Manage budgets, progress, risks, and changes.
• Provide leadership in planning resource capacity.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Digital Transformation

Job description

Title: Deputy Head of Digital Delivery

Location: Gilwell Park, E4 7QW (with remote working, one or two days in the office per week)

Salary: £72,000.00 per annum (Band H Level 3 - inclusive of Outer London Weighting & Market Supplement)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Lead Digital Change at Scouts

The Transformation team is a passionate, talented group that has delivered a major Digital Transformation for 145,000 adult volunteers. Now, they are focused on embedding digital tools and continuously improving them, ensuring sustainable products that support 450,000 young people gaining Skills for Life every week.

We are looking for a senior digital leader to guide this talented team, embedding best practices in Product Management, Delivery Management, and Business Analysis.

Note: This is not a Programme Manager role.

Bring your passion for technology and digital delivery to a unique role with real purpose at one of the UK’s most respected youth organisations.

Shape the future. Transform the movement.

Key responsibilities as Deputy Head of Digital Delivery include:

1. Drive the delivery of projects and products managed by the team
2. Provide leadership with a focus on planning resource capacity against product and project roadmaps
3. Manage budgets, monitor progress, risks, and issues, and handle exceptions and changes

What we are looking for:

1. A confident, collaborative, and driven professional with a proven track record in managing a range of technology and digital projects and products
2. Experience working with senior stakeholders to understand, manage, and challenge assumptions
3. Experience managing, motivating, and coaching teams in a matrix environment with diverse subject disciplines

Benefits include:

1. Award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations
2. 28 days holiday, increasing to 32 days after 2 years, plus additional days at Christmas
3. Flexible working hours
4. Work arrangements tailored to roles and departments
5. Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

For a full list of benefits, click here.

Application deadlines and interview dates:

• Closing date: 11:59 pm Wednesday 9th July 2025
• 1st stage Teams interview: Wednesday 16th or Friday 18th July 2025
• 2nd stage in-person panel interview with presentation at Gilwell Park: Wednesday 23rd or Thursday 24th July 2025

Note: Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate diverse needs and lifestyles, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, believing that diversity strengthens our community and innovation. Your unique experiences and ideas are valued, and we look forward to your application.