Head of Digital Transformation and IT

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nature conservation organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Digital Transformation and IT. This pivotal role involves leading the delivery of digital strategies, managing a dedicated IT team, and overseeing the migration to modern data management systems. Ideal candidates will bring a wealth of technical expertise and strong communication skills, alongside the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively. This permanent position offers a salary range of £46,000 - £51,000 and is based at the York Head Office. Applications are open until January 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Wealth of experience in leading technological change.
• Ability to meet the needs of internal customers and system users.
• Experience of modernizing systems and enhancing digital engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of digital and IT strategies for the Trust.
• Manage a team to support and enhance IT infrastructure.
• Project manage migration to SharePoint and other systems.

Skills

Technical and digital skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Location

York Head Office

Salary

£46,000 - £51,000 per annum

Hours

35 hours per week

Contract Type

Permanent

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK's fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Head of Digital Transformation and IT. The Head of Digital Transformation and IT is a pivotal new appointment to lead the delivery of our digital and IT strategies for the future and drive our transformation agenda: modernising our systems, enhancing digital engagement, identifying the potential benefits of AI and ensuring that our technology infrastructure supports our mission to drive nature's recovery in Yorkshire.

The role will be instrumental in leading and project managing the migration to SharePoint across the Trust, as well as other strategically identified software and data management systems, to ensure cost-effective, efficient and scalable approaches to managing our digital output.

As a member of the Extended Leadership Team, you will work closely with our GIS and Environmental Data Team, Communications and Public Affairs, Supporter Services CRM and other team leaders across the Trust to assist in ensuring our spatial, species, customer, citizen science and key stakeholders are served with accurate data, metrics and reporting. You will also manage our hard-working IT team to support and enhance our existing IT infrastructure.

As well as bringing a wealth of technical and digital skills and experience of leading technological change to the Trust, you will be a natural communicator, a strategic thinker and have the ability to undertake stakeholder engagement and meet the needs of internal customers and system users.

How to apply

Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please refer to the person specification within the job description, and ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role. Ideally, your CV and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word, so we can anonymise your documents prior to the short-listing process.

Please be aware that a market supplement has already been applied to the salary range for this role.

Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026

Interview date: Friday 30th January 2026

Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.