Location: Malton, North Yorkshire/Hybrid/Remote

Salary: GBP 50,000 per annum

Hours: Part Time, 22.5 hours per week

Vacancy Type: Temporary - This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with scope to be extended.

Closing Date: 22nd August 2025

Our client is dedicated to helping schools thrive by advancing professional expertise in admissions, marketing, and communications within a friendly, supportive membership community. They have been serving the independent schools sector for over 25 years and have a growing membership of over 600 schools across the UK and abroad, comprising a vibrant community of professionals committed to excellence.

The Role

The organisation seeks a Digital Transformation Manager to guide the implementation of their new digital CRM/CMS technology and integrate it across all areas of the business. The successful candidate will possess strategic leadership skills and be hands-on in maximizing the potential of these systems for the benefit of the organisation, its members, and wider audiences. They will work within a small, dedicated team and report to the CEO, who is leading the organisation into its next stage of sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management And Execution

• Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and assessment of the digital transformation project, from current stage through to iteration, maximizing its potential throughout.
• Review and, if necessary, redefine the project scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Fully understand system capabilities to plan for future iterations.
• Monitor project performance, track KPIs, and report regularly to the CEO.

Change Management

• Ensure successful adoption of new digital technologies, processes, and systems across the organisation, providing an efficient customer experience for members.
• Address concerns, mitigate resistance, and inspire the team to embrace new ways of working with their systems.
• Foster a culture of digital literacy and continuous learning through training programs and workshops with consultants.

Stakeholder Engagement And Communication

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at all levels, including the team, Board, and external partners.
• Oversee the customer experience, identifying touchpoints where systems can engage members, capture data, and inform decisions.
• Communicate technical concepts and project outcomes clearly to diverse audiences.
• Secure stakeholder buy-in and collaboration for successful implementation.

Process Optimisation And Innovation

• Create efficiencies in business processes through technology and automation.
• Explore and recommend new tools, platforms, and methodologies to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Utilize data to inform decisions, optimize initiatives, and promote continuous improvement.

Risk Management And Compliance

• Identify and mitigate risks related to digital initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security regulations, and industry standards.

Skills And Qualifications

• Proven experience (5+ years) in digital transformation, IT management, or consulting, with a successful track record of leading complex projects.
• Deep understanding of digital technologies such as cloud computing, AI, machine learning, IoT, data analytics, reporting, and automation.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.