Job Description
We are partnering with am ambitious social impact organisation to recruit two Associate Directors to join their senior leadership team within the Digital practice.
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These pivotal roles are designed for strategic leaders who excel at the intersection of complex programme delivery, digital product management, and multi-stakeholder coalition building. Operating across major public sector initiatives, successful candidates will lead large-scale transformation portfolios, scale digital platforms nationally, and shape strategic partnerships that drive systemic social change across the UK.
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🚩On-site: Remote First (1 day a month in London)
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Whether your expertise lies in scaling digital platform delivery models or navigating complex political, technical, and commercial ecosystems, these roles offer a platform to lead high-profile initiatives that improve outcomes for communities.
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About the Organisation
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Our client is a social impact pioneer dedicated to designing, and scaling innovative solutions to complex societal challenges. Their culture is intellectually curious, highly collaborative, and deeply values-driven. They foster an environment where multidisciplinary teams work together across key impact areas.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Portfolio & Programme Leadership: Oversee large-scale, long-term digital and data transformation programmes, balancing complex technical, commercial, and policy workstreams across multi-sector partners.
- Platform Scaling & Product Strategy: Lead strategic efforts to take core digital platforms and data sharing infrastructures from proven models to widespread national implementation.
- Coalition Building & Senior Stakeholder Management: Build trusted relationships across central government, local authorities, healthcare bodies, and philanthropic partners, exercising influence in matrixed environments where progress relies on consensus.
- Team Development & Practice Growth: Mentor and empower multidisciplinary delivery teams, fostering an inclusive culture while supporting business development and strategic practice growth.
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What We're Looking For
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- Complex Programme Leadership: Proven track record leading large, long-running digital or data initiatives, with demonstrable success influencing diverse external stakeholders.
- Systems Transformation Mindset: Experience in environment where success requires navigating complex political, technical, and operational dynamics across public or social sector ecosystems.
- Cross-Functional Fluency: Ability to act as a senior generalist who can rapidly grasp complex technical domains, communicate effectively with non-specialists, and align diverse teams around a shared vision.
- Strategic Growth & Delivery: Familiarity with modern product delivery methods, agile frameworks, or human-centred design, alongside experience building client relationships and proposal development.
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Why Join?
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- High-Level Systemic Impact: Drive national-level digital and data standards that directly shape public service delivery and social policy.
- Leadership & Autonomy: Shape the strategic direction of a growing practice area while leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
- Flexible Working Culture: Enjoy a supportive, human-centred work environment offering hybrid working, flexible schedules, and robust professional development.
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If this sounds like the right challenge, let's talk 😊
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