Director of Technology

Merrifield Consultants is delighted to partner with a national charity to recruit a Director of Technology. This is an opportunity to lead technology at the centre of an organisation where digital services, infrastructure and innovation are integral to how it engages people, delivers its mission and safeguards trust.

The Director of Technology will be responsible for creating and delivering a strategy that makes systems resilient, secure and digitally forward, while enabling colleagues, leaders and volunteers to work confidently, inclusively and with trust.

Job Title: Director of TechnologySalary: £90,000 per annum Location: London (Hybrid)Contract: Permanent, Full time

The Director of Technology will be expected to:

• Mission-aligned Technology - Design and deliver a strategy where systems, data and infrastructure directly support the charity's wider purpose, ensuring that digital platforms strengthen learning, care, safeguarding and public engagement.
• Security and Safeguarding - Lead the IT function so that services are secure, dependable and compliant, with online safeguarding and data protection built into every process and decision.
• Ethical Innovation - Work with senior colleagues to explore new tools and approaches, including the cautious and ethical use of AI, that release capacity, reduce administrative pressures and open up new forms of digital connection.
• Inclusive Access - Provide staff and volunteers with the tools, training and support they need, addressing barriers such as digital poverty and accessibility, so that technology is usable and trusted across diverse communities.

The ideal candidate will have experience of leading IT strategy and delivery in a complex setting. They will combine technical authority with clear communication, be able to guide teams through change, and understand how technology underpins trust, inclusion, and impact. Above all, they will see digital not only as infrastructure, but as a means to widen reach, strengthen safeguarding, and enable transformation across a values-driven national charity.

If you are motivated by the chance to lead technology that is central to an impactful charity, we encourage you to apply. The deadline is 10 October 2025. For more information, please contact Akash at Merrifield Consultants.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.