Our client is a not-for-profit organisation seeking a senior leader to design and execute their strategy for Technology and Transformation over the next 5yrs and beyond. The role will have responsibility for the development and implementation of business transformation, information technology and digitisation throughout the organisation, setting the vision and drawing stakeholders together on this journey. This role has a significant impact on the businesss success. You will oversee their technology strategy and drive innovation to support the delivery of their strategic objectives. You will lead the IT and Transformation teams, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure technology solutions and transformation programmes meet the needs of their customers and align with their business goals. To lead the strategic direction, oversight, and governance of digital transformation, IT security, business intelligence, and business continuity across the organisation. This role plays a pivotal part in enabling innovation, driving efficiency, supporting procurement, and social value objectives, and aligning technology initiatives with community impact outcomes. Key responsibilities (not exhaustive): You will be expected to take on the headline responsibilities of: Developing and implementing the company's technology strategy and roadmap that delivers competitive advantage in the short and long term for the business. Identifying, evaluating, implementing new technologies and solutions that align with our business goals. Leading the team and managing their performance to deliver high-quality work. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure our technology solutions meet the needs of our customers and align with our business goals. Ensuring security and reliability of our technology solutions. Overseeing the development and maintenance of our technology infrastructure and systems. Managing the technology budget and ensuring it supports our business objectives. Providing leadership and guidance to the technology team and promoting a culture of innovation and collaboration. Strategic Leadership & Transformation Define and lead the organisations digital, innovation and data strategy, in alignment with corporate vision, community impact goals, and sustainability ambitions. Drive transformation initiatives across IT and digital services, ensuring innovation supports service improvement, operational efficiency, and long-term value. Function as a strategic advisor to the Group CFO and Senior Executive Team on digital enablement and technology risks Governance, Risk & Security Ensure the organisations cyber security strategy and policies, ensuring robust frameworks are in place to effectively manage threats and compliance requirements, including data protection, regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR), and threat mitigation. Ensure effective governance structures for IT service delivery, digital investments, and project execution. Lead on business continuity planning, ensuring resilience across all digital systems and services. Innovation & AI Development Champion and oversee the development and integration of established automation tools, AI and advanced analytics in procurement and social value innovation. Facilitate partnerships with tech innovators, social impact platforms, and academic or R&D bodies to pilot new tools or services. Translate emerging technology trends into tangible outcomes that support better decision making and public value. Business Intelligence & Reporting Lead the strategic development of business intelligence and reporting capabilities to support the organisations insight-led approach. Ensure accurate, real-time reporting tools are in place to monitor organisation wide performance and impact. Promote data literacy across teams and the organisation to support evidence-based decision making. Collaboration & Delivery Work closely with Regional Business Units (RBUs), the Centre of Excellence, and Technical & Procurement teams to ensure digital strategies enhance client outcomes. Foster a collaborative digital culture, collaborating with People and Culture and Head of Transformation to embed upskilling, digital fluency, and innovation mindsets across the business. Function as a change leader, ensuring digital projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with appropriate stakeholder engagement. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor and develop direct reports and their teams to deliver operational excellence. Promote a high-performing, inclusive, and mission-driven digital team culture aligned with the organisations Gold Standard values. Experience Seeking: Proven experience in leading digital transformation in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, preferably with some experience in the public or not-for-profit sector. Strong track record of embedding digital innovation, including AI and data platforms, into core service delivery. Deep understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, data privacy, and risk management. A collaborative, values-driven leader who champions community impact, sustainability, and people development. Strategic thinker with practical delivery experience