Head of Technology & Change

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The Vacancy

Estuary Housing has an amazing opportunity for a Head of Technology and Change, reporting to the Assistant Director of Corporate Resources (operational/day-to-day management) and the Chief Financial Officer (for budgetary purposes). The postholder will liaise closely with other members of the Executive Team, work with other Heads of Service and Assistant Directors and take responsibility for the ongoing transformation and operational delivery of Estuary's Technology services.

About the job - what does it involve:
• Provide strong leadership and direction to all staff within the function.
• Effectively leading on the development and implementation of Technology and Change and other related strategies.
• Embedding a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within Estuary.
• Leading on the development and delivery of Technology related plans and projects.
• Promoting cross functional working of the Technology and Change team across the other directorates.
• Ensuring all services deliver value for money and having a proactive approach to budget management.

About you - what we're looking for:
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in business and/or management.
• Evidence of commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
• In depth understanding of ICT systems.
• Range of transformation tools and techniques.
• Experience of managing and developing a team of staff.
• Experience of managing / controlling substantial budgets.
• Developing and leading on digital and culture-based change across an organisation.
• Providing expert advice and reports to senior colleagues.

Due to the nature of the role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and will be required to travel occasionally for meetings and conferences.

We offer a range of benefits including flexible/agile working; a generous pension scheme; healthcare cash plan; Cycle scheme and season ticket loans. Further to this you can expect 26 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), a tailored induction programme and ongoing investment in your personal development.

Closing date: 16th June 2023

About Estuary

Estuary is a Housing Association with a strong and clear regional commitment within Essex. We work very successfully within every district in Essex, the three outer East London Boroughs and in the Suffolk Coastal District.

We currently own and manage over 4600 properties. We are always looking at ways to increase the number of homes we can offer and believe it is important to build communities, not just homes.

We are committed to the provision of good-quality housing, care and support services to meet local needs and to contribute to the development of sustainable communities. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, their views are important to us in helping shaping future services.

We employ just over 300 people, two thirds of whom work providing care and support to people with learning disabilities. We also have an army of dedicated people behind the scenes providing a variety of services including rent collection, gardening, estate management and working on projects to build new houses.

Estuary Benefits

Flexible and Hybrid Working

Pension
Scheme

Generous Holiday and Additional Paid Leave Allowances

Mental Health
Support Portal

Healthcare
Cash Plan