Director of Digital Transformation and Strategic Planning
Essex Cares Limited Permanent, Full Time From £90,000 to £110,000 per annum Location: Chelmsford About the Role: Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving transformation and innovation? We are seeking a dynamic Director of Digital Transformation and Strategic Planning to join our team. In this pivotal role, within a values-led organisation, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to harness the power of technology, business insight, and intelligence to drive continuous improvement and modernisation. Key Responsibilities: Lead strategic business planning, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Oversee strategic support services, including Business Insights, IT, and Procurement functions. Support the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Non-Executive Directors with robust service delivery plans. Create and implement a digital change agenda, identifying solutions for both conventional and complex business challenges. Foster a culture of learning and innovation through digital transformation, including artificial intelligence. Forge strong partnerships with public, private, voluntary, and community sector organisations. Promote collaborative ways of working with internal and external stakeholders. Provide clear leadership to direct and indirect reports. Develop short and long-term strategies to ensure positive outcomes for the organisation and its customers. About You The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in creating and implementing digital change agendas. Strong IT, business insights, procurement and strategic planning experience. Commercial and political acumen with effective influencing skills. Ability to build productive partnerships across various sectors. Strategic thinking and risk management skills. A commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Benefits: Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package. Car Allowance Holidays: 29 days plus Bank Holidays. Workplace Pension: NEST (National Employment Savings Trust) Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional life. Health and Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme and access to join a Health Care Cash Plan. Employee Loyalty Awards. Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities. Inclusive Environment: A supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Impactful Work: Lead transformative projects that make a real difference to our people and the people they support. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking values-led organisation committed to innovation and excellence. Lead transformative projects that make a real impact. Collaborate with a diverse and talented team. Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment. How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and drive our digital transformation journey, we would love to hear from you. Application Deadline: 9th February 2025 Interview Schedule: 1st Interview (virtual): Thursday 20th February 2025 2nd Interview (in person): Monday 3rd March 2025 About Us At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high-quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.
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Essex Cares Limited Permanent, Full Time From £90,000 to £110,000 per annum Location: Chelmsford About the Role: Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving transformation and innovation? We are seeking a dynamic Director of Digital Transformation and Strategic Planning to join our team. In this pivotal role, within a values-led organisation, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to harness the power of technology, business insight, and intelligence to drive continuous improvement and modernisation. Key Responsibilities: Lead strategic business planning, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Oversee strategic support services, including Business Insights, IT, and Procurement functions. Support the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Non-Executive Directors with robust service delivery plans. Create and implement a digital change agenda, identifying solutions for both conventional and complex business challenges. Foster a culture of learning and innovation through digital transformation, including artificial intelligence. Forge strong partnerships with public, private, voluntary, and community sector organisations. Promote collaborative ways of working with internal and external stakeholders. Provide clear leadership to direct and indirect reports. Develop short and long-term strategies to ensure positive outcomes for the organisation and its customers. About You The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in creating and implementing digital change agendas. Strong IT, business insights, procurement and strategic planning experience. Commercial and political acumen with effective influencing skills. Ability to build productive partnerships across various sectors. Strategic thinking and risk management skills. A commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Benefits: Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package. Car Allowance Holidays: 29 days plus Bank Holidays. Workplace Pension: NEST (National Employment Savings Trust) Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional life. Health and Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme and access to join a Health Care Cash Plan. Employee Loyalty Awards. Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities. Inclusive Environment: A supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Impactful Work: Lead transformative projects that make a real difference to our people and the people they support. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking values-led organisation committed to innovation and excellence. Lead transformative projects that make a real impact. Collaborate with a diverse and talented team. Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment. How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and drive our digital transformation journey, we would love to hear from you. Application Deadline: 9th February 2025 Interview Schedule: 1st Interview (virtual): Thursday 20th February 2025 2nd Interview (in person): Monday 3rd March 2025 About Us At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high-quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.
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