Digital Transformation Partner in Newcastle upon Tyne

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. The Percy Hedley Foundation has three main sites providing specialist education, adult day services and residential care to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, and Jesmond. We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

The Role

Are you ready to shape the future of technology in an organisation dedicated to empowering individuals with complex needs? The Percy Hedley Foundation is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation journey - and we’re looking for a Digital Transformation Partner. If you’re passionate about how technology can deliver new capabilities to a charity, its dedicated staff and wonderful service users, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

As a Digital Transformation Partner, you will be at the forefront of modernising the Foundation's business systems and use of data. You will:

• Develop key relationships to better align digital objectives with the needs of the services
• Support the Foundation's strategy through identifying, initiating and delivering new capabilities and technology
• Help colleagues across the Foundation realise the value of current systems and data

You’ll need to combine strong analytical ability, problem solving skills, stakeholder management, project scoping, delivery, process improvement and technology experience with quickly acquiring knowledge of the Foundation's use of business systems, and developing an understanding of how the Foundation's operational services function – to ensure successful outcomes for the charity.

Your role will ultimately help the Foundation deliver quality, impactful support and services by guiding the development of a successfully managed, well‐used and managed suite of business systems.

If you would like to speak informally about the role prior to applying, you can contact Mary, the Business Systems manager at Contact.Mary.2025@percyhedley.org.uk

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Social working hours (Monday – Friday)
• Loyalty awards starting at 2 years' service
• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator's legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self‐declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.