Head of Digital Transformation & Strategy

Scottish Autism; Alloa; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contributions up to 9

32 days annual leave increasing to 37

Enhanced maternity and sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

Annual Values Awards

Learning and development opportunities

HSF Health Plan

Employee rewards platform

Blue Light Scheme access

Job summary

Scottish Autism seeks a visionary Head of Digital and Transformation to shape the charity's ICT strategy and lead critical transformation initiatives across Scotland. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Services, you will drive digital strategy, oversee cyber security and infrastructure, and guide technology-enabled improvements for colleagues and service users.

You will build a high-performing team, partner with senior leaders, and champion emerging technologies while ensuring

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading ICT functions and digital transformation programmes at a senior level.
• Experience developing technology strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technology teams and developing high-performing cultures.
• Strong understanding of cyber security, governance, business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience managing suppliers, contracts and technology budgets.
• Knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Active Directory and broader cloud-based environments.
• Experience delivering large-scale transformation, system implementation or organisational change programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels.
• Knowledge of recognised frameworks such as ITIL, PRINCE2 and information security standards including ISO27001.
• A passion for using technology to deliver meaningful organisational and customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering the organisation's ICT and Digital Strategy.
• Leading digital transformation initiatives and business improvement programmes.
• Establishing and governing cyber security frameworks, risk management processes and digital resilience strategies.
• Creating and maintaining a Digital and Cyber Risk Strategy and associated reporting for governance committees.
• Managing ICT infrastructure, cloud hosting environments, business applications, Microsoft 365 services and service delivery functions.
• Driving continuous improvement across ICT services, ensuring a secure, responsive and efficient service.
• Reviewing and optimising existing systems, including ERP platforms and core business applications.
• Leading procurement activities, supplier management and contract negotiations to ensure best value.
• Managing ICT budgets and ensuring effective financial control and governance.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and providing expert advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Supporting the adoption of emerging technologies, including data-driven solutions, automation and AI-enabled approaches where appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Cyber security awareness

Cloud technologies

Microsoft 365

Job description

Scottish Autism seeks a visionary Head of Digital and Transformation to shape the charity's ICT strategy and lead critical transformation initiatives across Scotland. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Services, you will drive digital strategy, oversee cyber security and infrastructure, and guide technology-enabled improvements for colleagues and service users.

You will build a high-performing team, partner with senior leaders, and champion emerging technologies while ensuring