Director of Product and Technology
London HQ or Cardiff Gate with hybrid working; 35 hours, Permanent.
Salary: £122,718 - £134,739 per annum plus London Weighting of £5,424 per annum if applicable.
Shape digital products that support the nursing profession across the UK. The Royal College of Nursing is a professional body and trade union representing over half a million nurses, midwives, nursing support workers, and students. The organization is focused on making a positive difference to members’ working lives and to patient care.
The role
As Director of Product & Technology, you will be the strategic leader responsible for shaping and delivering the RCN’s digital product and technology vision. You will ensure technology is not just an enabler but a driver of excellent experiences for members, customers, and staff. You will lead enterprise‑wide change to create resilient, secure, high‑performing digital platforms across the organization. Your remit spans the full digital and technology estate – from member‑facing products to core IT, architecture, data, and cyber security.
Key responsibilities
* Setting the strategic direction for the RCN’s digital product portfolio across B2C and B2B markets
* Leading the development and delivery of integrated, user‑centred digital products and platforms
* Ensuring technology services are secure, resilient, scalable, and future‑ready
* Overseeing solution architecture, internal IT, cyber security, data architecture, and change delivery
* Partnering closely with analytics and business insights teams to build well‑governed, high‑quality data infrastructure
* Working UK‑wide with country, regional and directorate leaders to meet the diverse needs of members and staff
The person
You are a strategically influential leader with significant experience operating at senior level, ideally within complex or regulated environments.
Qualifications
* A proven track record leading large, multidisciplinary teams (product, engineering, architecture, cyber, service management)
* Experience delivering secure, high‑performing, and resilient digital platforms and technology services at scale
* Strong expertise in enterprise architecture, systems integration, and major technology change programmes
* Sound knowledge of cyber security frameworks, information governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance
* Excellent relationship‑building skills, fostering collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders
Benefits
Competitive pay structure with annual progression; annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break; generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages. Learning and development opportunities and an award‑winning health and wellbeing programme.
Equal opportunities
Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority. The RCN fosters an inclusive environment so people can bring their authentic selves to work. Applications from people with disabilities are actively encouraged as part of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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