Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire - 60-acre campus

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Shape the future. Drive innovation. Transform lives. At St Elizabeth's, technology isn't just about systems and servers - it's a vital enabler of the life-changing work we do every day.

Set within 60 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, we are a unique and values-led charity, supporting children and adults with epilepsy, learning disabilities, and other complex needs through specialist education, residential care, and health services.

Now, under a bold and ambitious five-year strategy, we are investing in our future - modernising, growing, and embracing innovation. We are looking for an exceptional Head of IT to lead this transformation, shaping a technology roadmap that supports our services today while building for tomorrow.

Your Impact

• Lead our long-term IT strategy - ensuring our technology supports organisational growth, service development, and digital inclusion for everyone we support.
• Provide direct line management to the IT Manager, ensuring day-to-day operations align with strategic goals.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the ICT budget in partnership with the IT Manager, ensuring cost-effective and future-proof investment decisions.
• Champion AI, automation, and assistive technology to transform care, education, and operational delivery.
• Oversee a comprehensive modernisation programme ensuring operational systems digitally interface efficiently, sharing data across all service and support areas.
• Drive integration of systems to enable real-time data insights, streamlined processes, and improved user experience.
• Advise the CEO, Board, and Senior Leadership Team on opportunities, risks, and technology trends, ensuring decisions align with organisational goals and sector best practice.
• Build strong relationships with technology providers and sector networks to bring innovation and best practice into the organisation.
• Collaborate across teams to embed technologies that make a tangible difference to the lives of our children, young people, and adults.

About You

You'll be a visionary IT leader who can see the bigger picture - and bring it to life. You'll combine strong technical knowledge with strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and the ability to inspire confidence in technology across a diverse organisation.

• Experience leading IT strategy in a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Proven experience managing IT teams, including direct line management of senior IT staff.
• The ability to develop and oversee ICT budgets, ensuring financial accountability and value for money.
• The credibility to influence senior leaders, Board members, and external partners.
• A track record of delivering impactful technology projects that enhance service delivery.
• A passion for using technology to improve people's lives - particularly in education, care, or charity settings.

Why Join Us?

• A pivotal leadership role in a forward-thinking, purpose-driven charity.
• The opportunity to design and deliver a full digital transformation.
• A collaborative, supportive culture where innovation is encouraged and valued.
• A beautiful working environment with on-site facilities.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.

We are proud to be an Investors in People and Disability Confident Employer. Registered Charity: St Elizabeth's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.