Digital Innovation and Technology Lead
Salary: £55,296 – £60,286 per annum
Expiry: 24/05/2026
Company: Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Job Type: Full Time
Full‑time hybrid role (minimum 2–3 days office) in the Adult Social Care and Health directorate, Systems, Performance and Communities.
The Role:
As the Digital Innovation and Technology Lead you will drive the development, evaluation and adoption of technology‑enabled care across Adult Social Care. You’ll identify digital solutions, assistive technology and new tools to support better outcomes, reduce risk, and improve efficiency, embed them into daily practice and drive prevention outcomes. The role is delivery‑focused, leading pilots, building business cases, supporting and driving change, and using data to show what’s working and what isn’t.
Your role will involve:
* Leading the introduction, testing and rollout of assistive technology and digital care solutions that support independence and improve outcomes.
* Advising teams on where technology can reduce risk, improve quality, and support prevention.
* Building robust business cases for investment, including cost‑benefit analysis and value‑for‑money assessments.
* Leading and delivering pilots and small‑scale projects with clear documentation, stakeholder updates and risk management.
* Working with practitioners, providers and partners to build understanding and adoption of digital tools in care planning and pathways.
* Using data and insight to identify opportunities — including spend, activity and care package patterns — and collaborating with the Data & Performance team on dashboards and evaluation.
* Ensuring solutions are compliant with information governance, cybersecurity and GDPR, with clear SOPs and decision‑making frameworks.
* Supporting procurement activity and monitoring supplier performance and contract variation linked to technology‑enabled care.
What we are looking for:
* The ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver at pace to deadlines.
* Strong analytical skills, able to use data to inform decisions and evaluate impact.
* Confidence working across teams, social care, IT, providers and external partners, influencing stakeholders and presenting recommendations to senior managers.
* Strong experience developing business cases and assessing value for money.
* Experience implementing or supporting adoption of assistive technology, digital care tools or innovation solutions in social care, health or the public sector.
Desirable but not essential:
* Project management/digital transformation training (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).
* Assistive technology/telecare/technology‑enabled care training.
* Experience of commissioning, contracting or procurement.
What we offer:
* 32 days annual leave.
* Flexible working including a hybrid schedule for work‑life balance.
* Generous Local Government Pension scheme with life cover (3× annual salary) and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme.
* Free employee parking close to the offices.
* Give As You Earn scheme.
* Instant Reward Scheme to recognise innovative achievements.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
* Access to discounts and deals with numerous retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RBWM is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, including those with disabilities, ex‑armed forces personnel, and those who have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
Position expires on 24/05/2026.
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