Salary: £60,000 to £70,000pa
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Halesworth, Suffolk with opportunities for hybrid working
Smartdesc are supporting the World Land Trust’s search for a Head of Information Governance and Technology.
You will use your passion and knowledge of all things data and technology related to drive digital change. Your focus will be on assessing current technological, governance and data needs and identifying gaps and opportunities to ensure systems and processes are fit for purpose and ready to support ongoing growth.
You will be responsible for developing and driving delivery of our data transformation roadmap which will dovetail with the technology strategy in supporting the organisation to maximise its conservation impact. Aligning the roadmaps to achieve a co-ordinated approach in driving the charity’s goals, you will continue to develop and accelerate digital transformation and user optimisation, utilising data to support data-driven decision making and ensuring operational excellence. This role will play a critical role in shaping the charity’s future, focusing on innovation, scalability, and security. The role will be a crucial advisor to the Chief Operating Officer and wider Executive team in contributing to forward planning and strategy.
About you
We’re looking for a minimum of 5 years proven experience in a senior information governance and technology role with demonstrable leadership experience. Strong knowledge of information governance, data privacy, and security regulations is essential, ideally with demonstrable experience of driving organisational digital transformation. You will need to have excellent strategic planning and project management skills with the necessary interpersonal skills to collaborate and engage stakeholders.
You should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as computer science or information technology as well as GDPR Practitioner certification or equivalent qualification. Microsoft and ITIL certifications are sought, ideally with project Management certifications or equivalent experience.
This is a UK-based role and the successful candidate will need to evidence eligibility to work in the UK in line with UKVI requirements.
For further information including a full list of responsibilities and essential requirements along with our current employee benefits, please download the full Application Pack.
Please apply via Smartdesc’s website, here.
If you have any questions not answered in this application pack, please email: [email protected]
Timetable for Recruitment:
Deadline to Apply: 9am on Friday 7th February 2025
1st Interviews: Flexible and online
Final Interviews: Wednesday 26th February at our offices in Halesworth, Suffolk
