Head of Technology

Merrifield Consultants; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrifield Consultants seeks a Head of Tech & Data to lead the digital and data strategy for a high-impact not-for-profit organization. This role involves steering technology usage to enhance decision-making, with a focus on systems like CRM and data governance. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior leaders to drive innovation and civic impact within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in technology and data.
• Expertise in CRM platforms and digital infrastructure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a skilled team across tech, data and insight.
• Drive digital innovation including AI and digital storytelling.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and external tech partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Digital Innovation

Tools

Salesforce

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Digital, Data & Tech Transformation Recruiter - Not-for-Profit, UK

Head of Tech & Data

Salary: £65,000 with generous benefits

Permanent | Hybrid working with two to three days in a central London office

Deadline: 25 June, 2025

Merrifield Consultants is proud to be partnering with a high-impact campaigning organisation to recruit a Head of Tech and Data.

This is a rare opportunity to lead digital and data strategy in a fast-moving environment where technology drives legal action, public campaigns, supporter growth and operational delivery.

You will lead the organisation’s use of digital tools, systems and insight. From CRM and campaign platforms to data governance and innovation, your work will enable more effective decision-making and deeper engagement.

You will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leaders in legal, fundraising, campaigns and operations. Your influence will shape how technology supports change and how data drives impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a skilled and committed team across tech, data and insight
• Improve use of systems such as Salesforce and campaign platforms
• Drive digital innovation including AI and digital storytelling
• Build data quality, governance and reporting across the organisation
• Enable agile and cross-functional ways of working
• Manage relationships with suppliers and external tech partners

What you bring

• Leadership experience in technology and data within purpose-led or high-pressure environments
• Expertise across CRM platforms, supporter data, digital infrastructure, and service delivery
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across different teams and disciplines
• A practical and empowering leadership style
• A clear understanding of how technology and data can support civic impact, accountability, and organisational resilience

If you want your work to contribute to meaningful change and are ready to shape systems that support legal, political, and public impact, we would love to hear from you.

We are reviewing CVs on a rolling basis ahead of the 25 June deadline. For a confidential conversation, contact Akash Mahmud at Merrifield Consultants.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Think Tanks, Civic and Social Organizations, and Technology, Information and Media

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