Chief Technology Officer
• Type CTO
• Location Spinney Hill, Northampton (NN3), NN3 6BJ
• Salary Up to £85000 per annum + plus company benefits
Exciting and challenging opportunity for a highly motivated Chief Technology Officer. Joining the team at the start of a pivotal journey, you will drive change, improvement, and measurable success across our technology, digital and data projects.
You will play a crucial role in defining, leading, and executing our technology, digital, and data strategy. Collaborating with the Executive Leadership Team, and wider organisation to deliver innovative solutions aligned with our digital and data strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a compelling vision and strategic plan aligned with our 2024 goals and beyond.
- Lead the development of sector-leading digital solutions across Care, Fundraising, Research, Policy & Campaigning, and Volunteering.
- Ensure appropriate core platforms for continuous operational improvement.
- Own technology, data, and digital architecture, with emphasis on integration and interoperability.
- Deliver cost-effective digital, data, and technology programs/projects on time with minimal risk.
- Utilise data for improved decision-making and organisational performance.
- Provide thought leadership to the Executive Board on digital and technology's role in achieving the Association's goals.
- Oversee operational activities across digital, data, and technology.
- Develop and implement a transparent, robust, and relevant framework and process for prioritisation, workload, and capacity planning.
- Build and maintain a motivated and collaborative digital team with the skills to deliver the current and future technology needs.
- Address the technology cost base and benchmark spending against needs.
- Establish cybersecurity measures to safeguard MND against cyber-crime.
- Monitor technological advancements, educating staff for organisational benefit.
- Promote digital awareness and cultivate digital literacy throughout the Association.
What are we looking for?
A dedicated individual with proven leadership skills, capable of steering our technology, digital, and data programs to new heights. The ideal candidate will possess strategic vision, the ability to build and motivate teams, and demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing technology for social impact.
Key Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
- Proven senior digital leader with strong data and technology experience.
- Evidence of creating and executing innovative and successful digital, data and technology strategies.
- Familiar with current core technology/digital practises: audience led, content driven, device and channel neutrality, and dynamic personalisation.
- Experience of leading transformation and achieving excellence in teams.
- Experience of working as part of a senior leadership team.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working