Director of Technology, Digital and Data

We are currently recruiting a Director of Technology, Digital and Data to join the Leadership Team whose purpose is to lead a high performing organisation and develop a culture which enables and drives the Technology, Digital and Data Strategy enhancing our customer experience and facilitating our colleagues in their roles. This role will be the guardian of the Technology, Digital and Data Strategy ensuring its effective design, delivery and implementation which will in turn underpin the delivery of our strategic plan/corporate commitments.

The Director of Technology, Digital and Data will play a critical role in driving forward the Groups’ ambitions for growth, innovation, financial capacity and a positive culture. Delivering excellence in leadership, creating a high support, high challenge environment where colleagues are inspired, enabled and empowered to do their best work and deliver on the organisation’s purpose.

We are looking for an individual educated to degree level with substantial experience of successfully developing and delivering an IT and Digital strategy with positive outcomes. The successful candidate will have demonstrable knowledge of complex technology environments and extensive experience in dealing with and advising on complex Data and Technology matters.

As an equal opportunities employer, Valleys to Coast Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Valleys to Coast Group.

Valleys to Coast Group reserves the right to close the job role earlier than the specified closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as reasonably practicable. We look forward to hearing from you.

Purpose

The Director of Technology, Digital and Data is a member of the Leadership Team whose purpose is to lead a high performing organisation and develop a culture which enables and drives the IT & Digital Strategy enhancing our customer experience and facilitating our colleagues in their roles. This role will be the guardian of the IT & Digital Strategy ensuring its effective design, delivery and implementation which will in turn underpin the delivery of our strategic plan/corporate commitments.

The Director of Technology, Digital and Data will play a critical role in driving forward the Groups’ ambitions for growth, innovation, financial capacity and a positive culture. Delivering excellence in leadership, creating a high support, high challenge environment where colleagues are inspired, enabled and empowered to do their best work and deliver on the organisation’s purpose.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Services, this role will provide high quality Technology, Digital and Data services which are agile and commercial in nature whilst embodying our social purpose, values, and behaviours. These services will include:

Data Operations

Data policy, Data integrity, Innovation, System enhancement, Data led decision making, Data tools, Data assurance, Automation.

Technology Development

Technology Strategy, Cyber security, Infrastructure, Operating platforms, Innovation, Service development, Smart technology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation.

Digital Development

Digital Strategy, Customer digital, Colleague digital development, Automation, Business tools.

Key Contacts

• Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)
• Colleague Projects Board
• Board
• Executive Team
• Leadership Group
• Internal colleagues at all levels

Line Manages

• Business Intelligence Manager
• Senior IT Manager