Director of IT and Transformation

LHC; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national procurement organization is seeking a Director of IT and Transformation to lead the digital landscape evolution. This role is pivotal in driving efficiency and supporting community impact objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital innovation and experience in leading transformation, particularly within complex environments. The position offers significant rewards, including a generous pension contribution and extensive personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Very generous employer pension contribution

Wellbeing allowance of £300 pa

Discretionary annual bonus

34 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance after probation

10 days per year 'work from anywhere' opportunity

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading digital transformation in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• A strategic thinker with practical delivery experience.
• Strong track record of embedding digital innovation into core service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and governance of digital transformation and IT security.
• Ensure technology solutions meet customer needs and align with business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation.

Skills

digital innovation

IT governance

cybersecurity

data privacy

strategic thinking

Job description

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Join a national business with an outstanding reputation as a leader within the procurement sector

Are you a transformative business leader with a passion for driving digital innovation in fast paced, growth focused, commercial environments?

We're looking for a strategic, forward-thinking Director of IT and Transformation to lead the evolution of the technology landscape across our business.

In this new role, you will play a pivotal part in enabling innovation, driving efficiency, supporting procurement, our social value objectives and align technology initiatives in support of our community impact outcomes.

Flexibility in relation to the location of the role is offered - to work out of any of our national offices with regular travel to Uxbridge

What you'll Do

Responsible for the development and implementation of business transformation, IT and digitisation at LHCPG, you'll:

• Lead the strategic direction, oversight and governance of digital transformation, IT security, business intelligence and business continuity
• Set the vision and drawing stakeholders together, in a role which will have a significant impact on LHCPG's success
• Oversee our technology strategy and drive innovation to support the delivery of our strategic objectives.
• Lead the Uxbridge based IT and Transformation teams, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across our business.
• Ensure our technology solutions and transformation programmes meet the needs of all our customers and align with our business goals.

What you'll Bring

• A strong track record of embedding digital innovation, including AI and data platforms, into core service delivery.
• Proven experience in leading digital transformation in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, preferably within the public or not-for-profit sector.
• Deep understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, data privacy, and risk management.
• A collaborative, values-driven leader who champions community impact, sustainability and people development.
• A strategic thinker with practical delivery experience, ideally having worked within procurement, construction, or housing-related sectors.

What we offer

A highly competitive total reward package alongside salary to include:

• Very generous employer pension contribution
• Wellbeing allowance of £300 pa via a portal (taxable)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy up more, plus birthday leave
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan after probation (taxable)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 1 year of service)
• 10 days per year 'work from anywhere' opportunity
• 1.5 days personal volunteering leave and team volunteering opportunities
• £1000 pa individual training budget and development support
• Cycle to work scheme and employee discounts
• Long service awards
• Option for up to 1 year sabbatical after 5 years
• Employee Assistance Programme

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