Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in leadership roles such as Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, or similar, with deep expertise in enterprise technology, digital and data strategy and organisational change.
- Demonstrated ability to act as a high-level change agent, committed to customer service, strategic thinking, value for money, and delivering improvements with organisational impact.
- A wealth of executive and board level experience with strong, instinctive leadership skills, the ability to inspire and lead diverse teams at a corporate strategic level.
- A highly skilled professional, with considerable expertise in their field, committed to the development and success of others.
- Experience in championing diversity, equality and within technology and change teams.
- Motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment to fostering innovation and driving organisational success.
- Experience in developing and implementing transformation and technology strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Comprehensive experience in IT infrastructure management, service delivery, and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated success in managing large-scale tech projects and leading a Project Management Office (PMO).
- Expertise in cybersecurity, data privacy, risk management, and IT governance.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost management, and ROI analysis.
- Proven ability to lead change management initiatives and successfully adopt new technologies.
- Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and partnership building.
Desirable
- Experience in a similar industry or transferable knowledge of business needs and challenges in related sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to develop talent and foster an inclusive, high performing team environment.
- Experience in supporting digital transformation and fostering innovative, inclusive technology solutions.
- Proficiency in data analytics and its application to inclusive and informed decision-making.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and applicable IT standards.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate IT strategies in accessible and engaging ways to diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.