Director of Digitally Enabled Transformation
Job summary
In order to deliver the best possible service to our families, we are looking to develop our digital transformation strategy, embrace digital excellence, and transform our ways of working. Leveraging digital technologies and data to drive efficiencies across the charity and improve the engagement experience of stakeholders, this transformation will position Rainbows to stay abreast of changes in an increasingly digital world. Therefore, we are seeking a Director of Digitally Enabled Transformation to create a holistic strategic plan for transformational change that will encompass the entire organization and support the delivery of our strategic objectives through a digital-first approach.
Main duties of the job
As an experienced and innovative leader, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of all transformation investment initiatives, informing the charitys business planning process. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will report to the Board on the digitally enabled transformation strategy and the progress of all program and project initiatives within the charity. You will also contribute to overall business strategy articulation and delivery. This role is 22.5 hours per week over 3 days and will involve occasional evening and weekend working for Board meetings and events so flexibility is essential. There may also be a requirement for travel to visit our Charity Shops across the East Midlands.
About us
Join our incredible team at Rainbows as we continue to expand our exciting new range of services which aim to meet the needs of more families across the East Midlands than ever before. We are a multidisciplinary team that provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care for babies, children, and young people (aged 0-25) from across the East Midlands who have complex needs, including those who are technology and ventilator dependent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Include:
Supporting the cultural change required to achieve digital transformation. Creating business cases for project investment. Ensuring on-time, on-budget project delivery. Partnering with suppliers to ensure the provision of secure 24/7 infrastructure and telecommunications services. Managing and leading the Project Manager and IT Technician.
Additional responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Requirements With demonstrable technology and change expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement, other key requirements include:
Proven experience in a similar role or in a role with directly transferrable skills, responsible for delivering digitally enabled transformation with line management and budgetary responsibility.
A track record of success in shaping and delivering digital transformation strategies and change initiatives resulting in service improvement across a range of functions. Demonstrable understanding of digital technologies, including cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, their applications, and implications.
Hands-on experience with Cloud Infrastructure, Software as a Service (SAAS), as well as traditional in-house/legacy architecture and solutions. Working knowledge of delivering secure, stable ICT services in a 24/7 environment.
Further requirements can be found by downloading the JD/Person Specification.
Our Benefits
Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme.
Bupa Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
Generous holiday, plus bank holidays.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to occupational health.
Contributory Pension Scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Apply Now For more information about this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Emma Burton, Recruitment Officer, at emma.burton@rainbows.co.uk
To apply for the role, please click apply now to complete an online application form.If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Degree level qualification, in a related subject or commensurate, extensive experience.
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience e.g., Prince 2 and/or Agile certification.
Experience
- Proven experience in similar role or in role with directly transferrable skills, responsible for delivering digitally enabled transformation with line management and budgetary responsibility.
- A track record of success in shaping and delivering digital transformation strategies and change initiatives resulting in service improvement across a range of functions.
- Ability to advise on, drive and successfully implement digitally enabled strategic change initiatives across a broad portfolio.
- Demonstrable experience of designing and leading complex technology-enabled business change projects, taking account of culture and capability.
- Demonstrable understanding of digital technologies, including cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, their applications, and implications.
- Hands-on experience with Cloud Infrastructure, Software as a Service (SAAS), as well as traditional in-house /legacy architecture and solutions.
- Working knowledge of delivering secure, stable ICT services in a 24*7 environment.
- Demonstrable experience in team leadership, talent development and change management
- Experience articulating costed business cases and informing business plan.
- Experience managing and report against budgets, ensuring effective allocation of finite resources.
- Proven track record delivering digitally enabled change initiatives using proven methodologies.
- Understanding of relevant legislation, including but not limited to:
- oCharities Act
- oCare Standards Act (etc)
- oSafeguarding
- oData Protection/GDPR
- oFundraising regulation
- oGambling Act
- oHealth and Safety legislation
- oEmployment Legislation
- oHealth & Safety
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Address
Lark Rise
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 2HS
https://www.rainbows.co.uk
- Company
- Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
- Location
- Loughborough, United Kingdom LE11 2HS
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- Company
- Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
- Location
- Loughborough, United Kingdom LE11 2HS
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted