Head of IT and Digital Services

Point 13 Jobs

England

Hybrid

GBP 52,200 - 63,800

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme with maximum employer contributions of 8%

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A prominent UK-based women's organization is seeking a Head of IT and Digital Services to lead their digital transformation initiatives. This role requires a degree in a relevant field, significant experience in digital strategy, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of £58,000 per annum along with excellent benefits, and allows for hybrid working, requiring one day a week in the office.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a digital/IT leadership role.
Strong understanding of digital trends and data protection legislation.
Experience managing CMS platforms and integrated digital systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement digital strategy across all platforms.
Oversee all digital service delivery and vendor relationships.
Manage budget forecasting and cost control for digital services.

Skills

Digital strategy development

Cybersecurity knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by Point 13 Jobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

The National Federation of Women’s Institutes – the largest and most influential UK-based women’s organisation – is looking for a Head of IT and Digital Services to transform and take ownership of their digital strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Developing and implementing the NFWI's digital strategy across all platforms, including the website, My WI, MCS and Prospects.
Overseeing all digital service delivery.
Managing all digital vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets.
Ensuring data protection compliance and overseeing information security and cybersecurity.
Leading digital transformation initiatives and driving innovation.
Overseeing and delivering training and workshops.
Providing technical expertise and collaborating with other teams.
Identifying opportunities for digital innovation that improve member experiences and operational efficiency.
Managing the digital services budget, including forecasting and cost control.
Ensuring the website CMS is effectively managed with appropriate content governance.

Skills and Experience

Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
Proven track record of developing and implementing digital strategies within a digital/IT leadership role.
Strong understanding of current digital trends and technologies as well as data protection legislation.
Direct line management experience, including performance management and team development.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a small team.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Demonstrable experience managing IT/digital budgets and achieving value for money.
Experience managing websites, CMS platforms and integrated digital systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
A fully auto-enrolled contributory personal pension scheme with maximum employer contributions set at 8%.
Family leave policies, including parental leave, flexible working, compassionate leave, carer's leave and dependants' leave.
A commitment to staff health and wellbeing, with policies focusing on areas such as mental health and menopause.
A commitment to training and development.