SCS Director of Digital Data and Technology, Perm, Liverpool/ Newport

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a SCS Director of Digital Data and Technology to lead digital transformation and drive innovation within a large team. This role requires influencing organisational strategy, managing budgets, and implementing technology and data strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in delivering diverse digital projects. The position is full-time based in the UK with a competitive salary range of £100,000 to £110,000 per year.

Benefits

Disability Confident employer scheme

Qualifications

• Strong collaborative and inclusive leadership skills.
• Experience in managing teams and external service providers.
• Proven track record in digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Influence organisational strategy and values.
• Develop and implement digital and data strategy.
• Oversee diverse portfolio of digital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Digital strategy implementation

Financial management

Innovation adoption

Cybersecurity knowledge

Job description

SCS Director of Digital Data and Technology, Perm, Liverpool/ Newport

Employer:

Government Recruitment Service

Location:

NP10 8XG

Pay:

£100,000 to £110,000 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

11/01/2026

About this job

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team reporting to the CEO, the Director of Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) will be a collaborative and inclusive leader who builds on organisational strengths and champions innovation.

This role is pivotal in shaping the Commission’s digital future and representing the organisation externally.

You will lead a team of approximately 80 people (growing to 110 post transformation) and manage external service providers across IT operations, cybersecurity, project delivery, and governance.

Your leadership will create an environment where inclusion, accountability, and innovation thrive.

The Charity Commission is the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales.

We are a non-ministerial Government department accountable to Parliament.

Our ambition is to be an expert regulator that is fair, balanced, and independent so that charity sector can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership: Influence organisational strategy and values, ensuring fairness, transparency, and ethical practice

Planning: Develop and implement the Commission’s digital and data strategy, aligning technology with organisational goals

Digital Transformation: Oversee delivery of the 2026–2029 transformation programme and a diverse portfolio of digital projects, including procurement and supplier mgmt.

Capability Building: Ensure the organisation has the technical, security, and data skills required

Financial Stewardship: Manage significant budgets and guide investment decisions for technology and services

Innovation in DDaT: Drive adoption of new tech within appropriate risk frameworks

Technology Architecture : Ensure robust, secure, and resilient infrastructure with effective disaster recovery mechanisms

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