Director of Innovation and Transformation

Creative Support; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support, a national charity, is seeking a full-time Director of Innovation and Transformation. This leadership position involves developing a Digital Strategy to enhance frontline services and manage transformation programs. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in Health & Social Care. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to continuous professional development.

Benefits

Bonus on probation

Pension contributions

38 days leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering and managing frontline Health & Social Care services.
• Understanding of technical solutions' application and impact.
• Ability to work independently and mobilize teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a Digital Strategy.
• Coordinate and deliver transformation programs with stakeholders.
• Maintain excellent communication to meet quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Health & Social Care or Technology

Job description

Creative Support is a busy and dynamic national charity with a track record in providing high-quality, person-centred support services in 70+ Local Authorities.

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and solution focused Director of Innovation and Transformation to join our Executive Management Team. The role will have leadership responsibility for the development and delivery of a Digital Strategy supporting our frontline priorities. This strategy will ensure all streams of work (across internal IT, other technologies, and online systems) are aligned to embed user-focused, secure, and cost-effective solutions across the organization.

The post holder will also lead the coordination and delivery of wider transformation programs, including frontline services, with various internal and external stakeholders.

Maintaining excellent communication with all engaged stakeholders is key to ensure quality standards are met, best practices are followed, and continuous improvement is prioritized.

Qualifications include a degree or relevant professional qualification within Health & Social Care and/or Technology. Experience in delivering and managing frontline Health & Social Care services is essential, with an understanding of the application and impact of technical solutions. Experience in designing programs of work, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and delivering within clear timescales is required.

A genuine interest in the wider health & social care sector is essential. Continuous professional development will be provided. The candidate must be able to work independently, work flexibly, and mobilize teams to meet organizational needs.

This role is based at our friendly Stockport head office, with some national travel required. It is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.

For further information, contact our Director of Business Development, Lucy Bell, via email.

Vacancy Reference Number: 84061

Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number.

Benefits include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 38 days leave, and company-paid enhanced DBS.

We are an inclusive, anti-racist organization—Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, and recent recipients of the Investors in People Gold award.

Applications are reviewed as received. We only accept applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK. Feedback is not provided for unsuccessful applications. Reapplication is not permitted within 6 months.

For application advice, contact our Recruitment Department at the provided address.