Role Description
Strategic IT Lead—Shape Technology Strategy, Innovation and Digital Future
Location: Hybrid (2 days in office) Leatherhead, Surrey
Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum (Pro‑rata) plus benefit
Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours (flexible working)
Contract: Permanent
Overview
SeeAbility is looking for an exceptional Strategic IT Lead to shape our digital, technology, and data strategy at a pivotal time in our growth. This is a senior leadership role with real influence and visibility. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will help define how technology drives our mission and improves outcomes for the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the development of our IT and digital strategy
* Overseeing major system changes and digital upgrades
* Driving the adoption of AI and intelligent tools
* Strengthening data governance and data quality
* Enhancing digital services across the organisation
* Building a secure, resilient, future‑ready technology environment
Partnered With
* The Strategic IT team, whom you will lead and develop
* The Head of Technical IT, ensuring alignment across all technology functions
* Colleagues across operations, finance and service delivery
* The Senior Leadership Team, advising on risk, transformation and long‑term digital priorities
Required Experience
* Leading organisation‑wide digital and IT strategies
* Managing data, infrastructure and major technology platforms
* Modernising systems and improving digital capability
* Delivering secure environments and mitigating technology riskDriving digital transformation in medium‑to‑large organisations
* Working in charity, social care or not‑for‑profit settings (desirable)
Key Skills
* Translating complex technical topics into clear business decisions
* Building strong relationships across teams and departments
* Leading high‑performing, collaborative teams
* Balancing long‑term vision with operational realities
* Making decisions with good judgement and strategic awareness
What You Will Bring
* Strategic, adaptable and future‑focused
* Confident at senior levels, with strong influencing skills
* Motivated by purpose‑driven work
* Skilled at both strategy and hands‑on problem‑solving
* Committed to creating modern, user‑centred digital experiences
* Passionate about using technology to empower people and communities
Why This Role Matters
This is a rare opportunity to lead an ambitious digital journey with real autonomy, senior visibility, strategic influence and a strong mandate for change. The chance to create lasting impact for people and communities.
Benefits
* Annual Excellence Awards – we celebrate your impact
* Long Service Awards – recognition every 5 years
* Development Discussions – your growth matters
* Leadership Development Academy – take your next step
* 33 days holiday (pro‑rata) (incl. bank holidays), rising to 41 days with long service
* Life events leave – time off when it matters most
* Organisational Sick Pay – 2 weeks after 6 months, up to 12 weeks over 3 years
* Buy or sell annual leave
* Enhanced Family‑Friendly Pay + Paid Fertility Leave
* Carers Leave
* £500 monthly bonus draw – two lucky winners every month
* Blue Light Card + retail discounts & cashback
* Access to Tickets for Good
* Pay reviews + competitive rates
* Pension scheme with tools to plan your future
* Paid DBS & renewals
* Season ticket loans
* Advance Pay & Savings via Stream
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Life assurance – 2x annual salary
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Free eye tests
* Discounted gym membership
* In‑house Wellbeing Coach
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
* Criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate)
* Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address and the right to work in the UK
* Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered
* References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services related to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults. These checks will be carried out and completed prior to offering a start date at SeeAbility’s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are pleased to confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinions valued.
We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
#J-18808-Ljbffr