Head of Technology & Change

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Salary: Circa £80,000 (plus pension and benefits)
Location: Minimum 3 days on site at our Head Office in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 4XH)

About Us

Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1,300 permanent and bank staff across our 90 sites. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need.

Our annual turnover of over £120 million combined with an ambitious development programme sees us punching above our weight, being recognised as one of the biggest builders of new homes by Inside Housing in 2024.

At Hightown we ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values are:

• Putting our residents and service users first,
• Treating people with respect,
• Developing passionate and committed teams,
• Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety.

About the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Technology & Change to lead Hightown's ambitious technology focused change agenda.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring infrastructure, applications and change management practices meet current needs and are prepared for future challenges. This will include application architecture, cloud strategy, infrastructure, cyber security and change management.

Who we are looking for

In addition to extensive experience leading technology and change functions (preferably in the social housing sector), the ideal candidate will demonstrate;

Experience of developing technology and change governance as well as developing and implementing technology strategies that include large-scale cloud solutions, infrastructure projects, cybersecurity and enterprise architecture.
In depth and up to date knowledge of the digital, technology and cyber challenges facing the social housing sector
Experience and excellence in leading, motivating and inspiring teams to build a high-performing culture that delivers successful outcomesBenefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:
• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year including bank holidays, rising with service to 35 days
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and support
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Employee assistance helpline
• Well equipped on site gym

Are you interested ?

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Carol Lovell , Director of Corporate Services on (phone number removed).

Closing date: Monday 6th January 2025
Interview date: Monday 20th January 2025

How to Apply

Strictly no agencies.

To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter (max 500 words) detailing how your skills and experience make you suitable for this role.

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.

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