Interim IT, Data and Digital Manager

Catalyst Support; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension + Simply Health

Birthday leave and discounts

Flexible working where possible

Job summary

Catalyst Support is seeking an Interim IT, Data and Digital Manager for a 3-4 month fixed-term assignment in the UK. The role combines leadership of IT, data and digital systems, with hands-on management of day-to-day operations and GDPR compliance.

The position is hybrid (Woking): three days in the office and two days from home, offering a £40,000 per annum salary for 35 hours per week. Start date is as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT, data and digital teams.
• Proven ability to manage external IT providers.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and data privacy.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to prioritise, adapt workflows and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across IT, data and digital initiatives.
• Oversee day-to-day IT operations and relationship with external IT partner.
• Develop and improve secure data systems, reporting and performance measures.
• Act as Data Protection Officer and support GDPR compliance.
• Drive digital transformation and change initiatives to improve processes.
• Lead and develop the internal data team.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Service Delivery and others to meet operational needs.

Skills

Leadership

GDPR

Stakeholder management

Managing external IT providers

IT operations

Data transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

Microsoft Certifications (optional)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Interim IT, Data and Digital Manager to lead Catalyst's technology, data systems and digital development during a 3-4 month fixed-term assignment. This pivotal role will oversee day-to-day IT operations, strengthen data and reporting, drive digital transformation and ensure our systems are secure, effective and aligned with the needs of staff, services and the people we support. We are seeking someone who can start as soon as possible.

Location: Hybrid/Woking - three days in the office and two days working from home

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working pattern: To be agreed
Contract type: Fixed term for 3-4 months
Target start date: As soon as possible

Key responsibilities:

Provide leadership across IT, data and digital, delivering strategic projects that support Catalyst's mission and organisational goals.

Manage the relationship with Catalyst's external IT partner and oversee reliable, responsive day-to-day IT operations.

Lead the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of secure data systems, reporting and performance measures.

Act as Data Protection Officer, supporting GDPR compliance, data privacy and the management of complex Subject Access Requests.

Drive digital transformation and change initiatives that improve processes, services and outcomes.

Lead and develop the internal data team, setting clear goals and supporting effective performance.

Work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications, Service Delivery and other teams to ensure digital tools and systems meet operational needs.

About the organisation

Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing-together, every step of the way.

About you

Essential:

Leadership experience across IT, data and digital, with a proven ability to manage complex IT systems and day-to-day operations.

Experience managing external IT providers and developing, implementing or improving secure data systems and reporting.

Strong knowledge of GDPR, with practical experience managing complex Subject Access Requests.

Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Ability to prioritise competing demands, communicate workflows clearly, solve problems and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Flexible approach to working across operational sites and from home, with occasional evening or weekend work where required.

Desirable:

Formal IT qualification to degree level and/or specialist Microsoft accreditation.

Experience in the voluntary or charity sector, particularly within mental health or social services.

Experience supporting an organisation to develop and lead its data and digital capability.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
• Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
• Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources

Safeguarding & Checks

This role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other standard pre-employment checks.

A past history of drug or alcohol use or criminality will not necessarily prevent an applicant from being considered for the role.

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.

We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.