Technology, Digital, and IT Director

About the role

World Animal Protection is creating a new senior leadership position to provide unified strategic direction for its Technology, Digital, and Data capabilities. As the Technology, Digital, and IT Director you will be the single point of accountability across these three interconnected domains, shaping how technology decisions are made, data is governed, and digital products are delivered.

Key responsibilities

• Design and maintain a technology architecture framework that all future system decisions must align with.
• Develop and implement a data governance framework, making each Directorate an accountable data controller.
• Create cross‑platform connections to build a coherent digital ecosystem.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for technology, digital, and data initiatives across the organisation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £73,251‑£79,530 per year.
• 24 days’ holiday plus incremental days for service, with additional flexible public holiday options.
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matching.
• Life Assurance (3× annual salary) and volunteer leave.
• Inclusive benefits covering bereavement, carers, disability, menstrual/menopause, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, gender‑affirming care, companion‑animal bereavement, and ‘pawternity’ leave.
• Long‑service milestones, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing portal.