Interim Head of IT: Cyber & Data Transformation Lead

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Interim Head of IT to lead our ICT function, ensuring secure, reliable systems that underpin compassionate patient care.

You will provide strategic leadership on technology, cyber security, data governance and digital transformation, while strengthening governance and continuity. The role includes leading the ICT team, managing budgets and engaging with senior stakeholders to plan long‑term digital improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading ICT in regulated environments (healthcare/public sector).
• Senior ICT leadership experience, including interim or transformation roles.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to fulfil the role without sponsorship.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership on technology, cyber security, data governance and digital transformation.
• Ensuring stable and effective ICT operations and service delivery.
• Leading digital infrastructure, cloud services, networks and system improvements.
• Acting as the organisation's Information Governance Lead.
• Ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.
• Leading and developing the ICT team.
• Improving reporting, data governance and organisational use of information.
• Strengthening business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements.
• Producing recommendations and future plans to support long-term digital success.

Skills

IT leadership

Cyber security

Data governance

GDPR compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budget management

Job description

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Interim Head of IT to lead our ICT function, ensuring secure, reliable systems that underpin compassionate patient care.

You will provide strategic leadership on technology, cyber security, data governance and digital transformation, while strengthening governance and continuity. The role includes leading the ICT team, managing budgets and engaging with senior stakeholders to plan long‑term digital improvements.