Strategic IT Lead

Role Description

Strategic IT Lead—Shape Technology Strategy, Innovation and Digital Future

Location:

Hybrid (2 days in office) Leatherhead, Surrey

Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum (Pro‑rata) plus benefit

Hours:

Part time, 22.5 hours (flexible working)

Contract:

Permanent

See Ability is looking for an exceptional Strategic IT Lead to shape our digital, technology, and data strategy at a pivotal time in our growth. This is a senior leadership role with real influence and visibility. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will help define how technology drives our mission and improves outcomes for the people we support.

• Leading the development of our IT and digital strategy
• Overseeing major system changes and digital upgrades
• Driving the adoption of AI and intelligent tools
• Strengthening data governance and data quality
• Enhancing digital services across the organisation
• Building a secure, resilient, future‑ready technology environment

• The Strategic IT team, whom you will lead and develop
• The Head of Technical IT, ensuring alignment across all technology functions
• Colleagues across operations, finance and service delivery
• The Senior Leadership Team, advising on risk, transformation and long‑term digital priorities

• Leading organisation‑wide digital and IT strategies
• Managing data, infrastructure and major technology platforms
• Modernising systems and improving digital capability
• Delivering secure environments and mitigating technology risk Driving digital transformation in medium‑to‑large organisations
• Working in charity, social care or not‑for‑profit settings (desirable)

• Translating complex technical topics into clear business decisions
• Building strong relationships across teams and departments
• Leading high‑performing, collaborative teams
• Balancing long‑term vision with operational realities
• Making decisions with good judgement and strategic awareness

• Strategic, adaptable and future‑focused
• Confident at senior levels, with strong influencing skills
• Motivated by purpose‑driven work
• Skilled at both strategy and hands‑on problem‑solving
• Committed to creating modern, user‑centred digital experiences
• Passionate about using technology to empower people and communities

This is a rare opportunity to lead an ambitious digital journey with real autonomy, senior visibility, strategic influence and a strong mandate for change. The chance to create lasting impact for people and communities.

• Annual Excellence Awards – we celebrate your impact
• Long Service Awards – recognition every 5 years
• Development Discussions – your growth matters
• Leadership Development Academy – take your next step
• 33 days holiday (pro‑rata) (incl. bank holidays), rising to 41 days with long service
• Life events leave – time off when it matters most
• Organisational Sick Pay – 2 weeks after 6 months, up to 12 weeks over 3 years
• Buy or sell annual leave
• Enhanced Family‑Friendly Pay + Paid Fertility Leave
• Carers Leave
• £500 monthly bonus draw – two lucky winners every month
• Blue Light Card + retail discounts & cashback
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Pay reviews + competitive rates
• Pension scheme with tools to plan your future
• Paid DBS & renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance Pay & Savings via Stream
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance – 2x annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• In‑house Wellbeing Coach

See Ability is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:

• Criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate)
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address and the right to work in the UK
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or…