Digital, Data and Technology Transformation Director

Description

This role is initially for 2 years after which it will be reviewed.

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.     

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world (and their family’s) can feel like it’s falling apart. Their anxieties are deep. Their education, mental health and social lives suffer. Their futures feel very uncertain. They need tailored support, and they need to know that their voices and unique needs are being heard and understood.  

We’re there to make sure that happens.    

We believe children and young people with cancer are more than their diagnosis. And we’ll stop at nothing to make sure they have the right support and the same opportunities as everyone else.    

We know what a better future could look like for children and young people with cancer. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right  leaders on our team to help us get there. People like you.  

About the role 

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we have an ambitious vision. We want to build a future where every child and young person facing cancer receives care that’s tailored to them. A future where there are no gaps in support and no barriers to access. They have everything they need from the beginning of their cancer journey, for as long as they need it. Reporting to our CEO, the Digital, Data & Technology Transformation Director will be integral to us achieving our vision by driving efficiency, building capability, leveraging data, and fostering a collaborative culture to pioneer and develop a first-class data centre. The person in this role has an incredible opportunity to directly improve the lives of children, young people and families, by ensuring Young Lives vs Cancer fully leverages the opportunities of digital, data and technology. The impact of this will be paramount; enhancing support services and efficiency, breaking down silos and informing best practice, inspiring broader collaboration and improving the care Young Lives vs Cancer can provide, as well as the wider sector.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, lead and execute the roadmap for an innovative digital, data and technology strategy that reflects the current and future needs of those we serve and our colleagues 
• Oversee the enhancement of internal systems like Finance, HR, Operations, and CRM. Lead the charge in improving our operational technology, boosting efficiency, and supporting a new experience-led approach 
• Bring new dimensions to our data capabilities revolutionising how we use data, leverage analytics and AI to provide actionable insights, guiding leadership in making informed decisions and offering exceptional service to those we serve and colleagues 
• Manage vendor relationships, harnessing external expertise and technology to benefit our organisation whilst managing budgets 
• Develop and implement stringent cyber security strategies, managing risks proactively whilst ensuring compliance with IT, Data and Security legislation 
• Collaborate closely with our digital, data and technology teams, boosting their capabilities while fostering a high performance and inclusive culture 
• Be the digital, data and technology champion, internally and externally, providing advice to the Board and Exec to ensure the charity uses our digital and data assets to achieve maximum impact, whilst also building relationships with stakeholders across broader industry and system networks 

Essential Criteria 

• Recent C-suite or Director experience such as a Chief Information Officer / Chief Technology Officer or equivalent with prior senior leadership experience of enterprise IT leadership across digital, data and technology fields, working in complex, matrix stakeholder environments 
• Proven track record of the successful designing, communicating and delivery of transformation programmes focused on adapting the culture of an organisation and the resulting client /stakeholder experience 
• Proven success of building high-performing and cross-functional technical teams, with the capacity to engage, inspire and win hearts and minds, establishing and owning key performance indicators whilst raising performance levels and developing critical capabilities (such as data science) 
• Excellent communication and influencing skills that engender community confidence, strong collaboration and partnership – a strong partnership worker and alliance builder 
• Proven commercial expertise including contract negotiation and supplier management, establishing and improving supplier performance standards and managing budgets  

Your leadership will not only transform Young Lives vs Cancer but will influence and inspire our network of charity partners too. By embracing this role, you're not just changing the way we operate; you're shaping a future where every child and young person with cancer has the care and support they need from the moment they’re diagnosed. 

Are you ready to make a difference and join us in this transformative journey? 

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