Head of Data and Technology

Head of Data and Technology
Hybrid (3 days in Loughborough, 2 Working from home)
You are a passionate advocate for exploiting data and technology to maximise organisational efficiency and effectiveness. At the Youth Sport Trust we are passionate about building a brighter future for young people by harnessing the power of sport to enhance wellbeing, build leadership and raise achievement. Join us and together we can create impact for good.
Role Responsibilities:

• As Head of Data and Technology your remit will be to ensure the efficient and effective development and management of all data systems, information and IT across all the Charity’s activities.
  
• Accountable for the effective planning and delivery of day-to-day operational services, you will collaborate with key stakeholders across the organisation to develop and implement our Data & Technology strategy to support our ambitions to be a more digital and data-driven charity. In addition to overseeing reliable and robust IT systems, you will build and deliver systems to provide high-quality analysis and business intelligence.
  
• You will manage relationships with supplier partners too. You will also identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives to make sure we continue to benefit from being a data and technology focused organisation. Critically, you will build a high performing team by inspiring and developing colleagues and encouraging a positive team culture.
  Requirements for the Head of Data and Technology:
  
• For this senior leadership role, you must have experience of leading Data & Technology teams to deliver excellent operational services, products, and projects.
  
• You will have a track record of delivering data and technology projects covering business critical requirements such as database management, CRM development and IT support, networks and infrastructure.
  
• Used to evaluating and continuously improving operational performance, you will be experienced in ensuring the technology environment is protected and resilient.
  
• You will be comfortable managing external suppliers too. You will alsohave an awareness of data architecture and data warehouse technologies.
  
• Your technical abilities will be complemented by strong interpersonal, communication and planning skills.
  
• You will be an effective project manager too.
  
• A leader by example, you will also be used to building high performing teams and comfortable working in a collaborative and matrix environment.
  As a member of the team, we guarantee you will feel very much part of our mission and will experience fun, challenge and fulfilment in your role. Our values underpin everything we do, and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion. Benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and volunteering days. In 2023 we were ranked one of the best charities and mid-sized companies to work for in the UK.
  If you are excited by the prospect of supporting millions of young people across the country to take part in more competitive school sport, we would like to hear from you. To apply please click the apply now button and complete an online application form.
  Additional Information:
  The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Youth Sport Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
  Closing date: 31 March 2025 @11:59pm
  Interviews planned for 10 April 2025 in Loughborough.
  Registered charity number: (phone number removed)