Director of IT and Transformation

LHC; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization is seeking a Director of IT and Transformation to drive digital innovation and oversee technology strategy. This pivotal role involves leading a team in Uxbridge, ensuring technology meets community impact objectives. Candidates should have experience in digital transformation, IT governance, and a collaborative leadership style. The position offers a competitive rewards package including a generous pension contribution and various benefits.

Benefits

Very generous employer pension contribution

Wellbeing allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

34 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

10 days work from anywhere

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong track record of embedding digital innovation into service delivery.
• Proven experience in leading digital transformation in complex environments.
• Deep understanding of IT governance and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and governance of digital transformation.
• Oversee technology strategy to support business objectives.
• Ensure technology solutions meet customer needs.

Skills

Digital innovation

IT governance

Cybersecurity

Data privacy

Risk management

Leadership

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

Interviews will take place from mid August

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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