Chief Technology Officer

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
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
Proven senior digital leader with strong data and technology experience.
Evidence of having created and executed innovative and successful digital, data and technology strategies.
Proven success of motivating and achieving excellence in teams.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.