Midland Heart - Director of Digital & Technology
The Role
As the new Director of Digital & Technology you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of digital and technology, enabling colleagues to deliver excellent services that enhance the tenant experience. You’ll deliver fit for purpose, secure, resilient and value‑for‑money systems that underpin the delivery of the Corporate Strategy to 2030. Reporting into the Executive Director of Corporate Resources, you’ll be a key member of the leadership team, championing innovation and business partnerships, enabling technology to improve tenant outcomes and colleague experiences. You'll work closely with the wider Leadership Team and other key stakeholders across the organisation to shape and deliver the digital and technology strategy, providing strategic advice and leadership on technology, digital and data innovation, with visibility and continued engagement with the Executive Team and Board.
The Candidate
Midland Heart seeks a Digital/Technology Leader with a track record of senior leadership within a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment, where technology enables business transformation with measurable outcomes. Proven successful leadership of an end‑to‑end IT function (strategy & governance, service, infrastructure/operations, development/integration, change, data, cyber, procurement & supplier management) and a history of creating a resilient and innovative service culture is required. With responsibility for a budget of c£10m, you must be commercially focused – driving commercial value from strategic supplier partnerships. Passionate, personable and inspiring – you will lead and develop a team of c50 colleagues, ensuring they reach their full potential and continue to deliver value.
Who are Midland Heart?
The organisation is one team working together for their tenants; a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. They welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. They expect a lot from their people but, in return, you can be assured of a great place to work, well rewarded, and where great people can succeed.
Location
Central Birmingham
Contact
Peter Birch, Director of Digital & Technology Executive Search – peter.birch@harveynash.com
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function and Industries
* Information Technology
* Technology, Information and Media
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