The Royal British Legion - Executive Director - Digital, Data and Technology

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The Royal British Legion - Executive Director - Digital, Data and Technology

We are pleased to have an opportunity for an Executive Director: Digital, Data and Technology to join RBL's Executive Board in this newly created position.

As one of two new permanent Executive Director positions, this role will report to our Director General and will see you responsible for developing and delivering our digital and technology strategy and ensuring we become data-driven in all aspects of our work.

You will lead, build, and develop high-performing teams across our Transformation Management Office and Information Management & Technology functions, having accountability for the strategic leadership of our wider change and transformation programmes, whilst ensuring we cater to all of our potential digital-first customers, supporters, members, and beneficiaries.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Champion and enact RBL values through dynamic and effective leadership
• Contribute to the development and delivery of our strategy, annual business plan, and the associated performance objectives for all Executive Directors
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive digital, data, and technology strategy
• Accountable for the performance of the Transformation Management Office and the planning and execution of major organisational change programmes
• Ensure that all legal and statutory obligations are met and act as the Executive Board lead for business continuity
• Represent RBL nationally and internationally as required

Why Apply?

RBL employs c2,000 people across the country campaigning on behalf of the Armed Forces community, delivering support services to them, leading Remembrance on behalf of the nation, raising funds to support our work, and developing and running the organisation and our network of membership branches.

We are modernising, and we are ambitious to deliver more for the communities we support. It's therefore an exciting time to be part of both changing the lives of our customers and changing the organisation and its future capacity and capability.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including a generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London Haig House Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Closing Date: 1st September

Interview Dates (1st stage Virtual): WC 9th September

Interview Dates (2nd stage face to face): WC 16th September

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