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Director of Technology, Digital and Data

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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

    Key responsibilities

    Specific objectives and deliverables will be agreed with the management team, the points below are a summary of the main responsibilities and accountabilities.

    Strategic Leadership and Corporate Citizenship

    Leading on the design, implementation and monitoring of the IT & Digital Strategy;

    Working in partnership with the wider leadership team to ensure individual strategies are aligned to those of other teams, removing silos and ensuring the Group delivers on its purpose;

    Providing assurance to the Board and other stakeholders that the Group’s Technology, Digital and Data services are well managed, effective and efficient;

    Creating a high support, high challenge environment for colleagues where they feel empowered to deliver their best for our customers;

    Leading on the implementation of the operational and business plans flowing from the IT & Digital Strategy ensuring alignment with established risk management, budget and business planning processes;

    Developing effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to enable a progressive environment which supports growth, creativity, agility and innovation;

    Role modelling Valleys to Coast values, behaviours and principles; placing colleagues and customers at the heart of our agenda;

    Upholding our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

    Service Excellence

    Leading a high performing team of direct and indirect reports to ensure the Technology, Digital and Data teams deliver high levels of customer/colleague satisfaction;

    Leading on the development and delivery of a high performing organisation with a focus on effective and efficient processes and continuous improvement;

    Leading on services which deliver excellence, efficiency, integrity, compliance and quality;

    Proactively seeking customer and colleague voice, using it to inform decision making and ensuring our customer and colleagues feel engaged and valued;

    Promoting a culture of high performance, embedding and monitoring performance targets which support our desired outcomes of customer and colleague satisfaction.

    Enabling and Empowering Teams

    Actively working to realise the potential of self and others, valuing feedback and challenge, coaching others to be their best selves;

    Optimising the potential of the Technology Digital & Data teams through continuing professional development and talent management;

    Demonstrating a person-centred approach to our dealings with colleagues and customers;

    Effectively leading and embedding change and improvement initiatives through effective information sharing, consultation and communication;

    Governance and Reporting

    Working closely with the Board and project boards to ensure the delivery of our vision and ambitions while ensuring appropriate governance;

    Using data reporting and metrics to drive strategic insights and promote a culture of evidence based decision making. Ensuring we ‘measure what matters’;

    Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and performance standards associated with the role.

    Commercial Focus

    Driving a financially viable and sustainable business by identifying opportunities for efficiencies and securing value for money;

    Effectively managing budgets and ensuring a focus on agreed priorities where resources are limited.

    Other

    Lead on a culture of health and safety ensuring that we are fully compliant with all legislative obligations.

    No job description can cover every eventuality which may arise, at various times you may be expected to carry out other duties requested by management
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