Digital Transformation Director

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Services Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a digitally savvy executive to lead a major transformation programme within a national organisation. The role focuses on strategy, governance and delivering measurable improvements across multiple functions.

You will report to the CEO, partner with the Executive Team, and drive adoption of digital solutions while ensuring value for money. Hybrid working in the Southend area with UK-wide travel is required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale digital transformation or technology-enabled change programmes.
• Experience at Director, Executive or equivalent senior leadership level.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in operations, cost or ROI.
• Experience in complex, multi-site or service-led organisations.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to prioritise investments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organisation's digital transformation strategy aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Executive Team to prioritise digital investments.
• Lead major transformation programmes across functions and measure outcomes.
• Improve operational efficiency through data, automation and system integration.
• Ensure investments deliver measurable improvements in performance and service delivery.

Skills

Digital transformation leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Change management

Strategic thinking

Communication to non-technical

Job description

Digital Transformation Director

Location: Southend, Essex - Hybrid Working (UK-wide travel required)

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Digital Transformation Director to join an established organisation undergoing a significant period of business development and transformation. This is a newly created senior leadership position, reporting directly to the CEO, with responsibility for shaping and delivering the organisation's digital transformation strategy.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring technology, digital systems and data are used effectively to support these objectives. This is a strategic leadership position rather than a hands-on technical role. We are looking for someone who can understand complex business challenges, identify opportunities for improvement and deliver meaningful change across a large organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organisation's digital transformation strategy, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.
• Work closely with the CEO and Executive Team to identify and prioritise digital investment and improvement opportunities.
• Lead major digital transformation and technology-enabled change programmes across multiple business functions.
• Improve operational efficiency through automation, system integration and more effective use of data.
• Ensure digital investment delivers measurable improvements in performance, profitability and service delivery.
• Support the development of new services and operating models through effective digital solutions.
• Reduce duplication across systems and processes, improving consistency and collaboration between departments.
• Establish clear priorities, governance and performance measures for transformation programmes.
• Work with senior stakeholders across the organisation to ensure successful implementation and adoption of change.
• Support longer-term business growth through scalable and sustainable digital solutions.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for an established senior digital or transformation leader who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience leading large-scale digital transformation or technology-enabled change programmes.
• Previous experience working at Director, Executive or equivalent senior leadership level.
• A proven track record of delivering measurable operational improvements, cost efficiencies or commercial benefits.
• Experience working within complex, multi-site or service-led organisations.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to assess investment priorities and demonstrate return on investment.
• Experience improving business processes through automation, digital systems and data.
• The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and change management skills.
• Experience working closely with executive teams and influencing strategic business decisions.
• A practical and collaborative approach, with the ability to lead people through significant organisational change.

The Role

• This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a significant transformation programme within an established national organisation.
• You will have direct access to the CEO and Executive Team, with the influence to shape how digital technology supports operational delivery and future business growth.
• The focus will be on delivering practical improvements that make a measurable difference, rather than implementing technology simply for the sake of change.
• The role is based in Southend, Essex, with hybrid working arrangements and UK-wide travel required