Head of IT Strategy and Consulting

Summary
Head of IT Strategy and Consulting
Do you have the vision to shape the future of technology in one of London's leading housing associations?

As our Head of IT Strategy and Consulting, you'll be the bridge between business ambition and digital possibility - defining the strategies and solutions that drive transformation across Notting Hill Genesis. You'll collaborate with leaders across the organisation to ensure our technology decisions create real impact for our residents and colleagues. If you're a strategic thinker who thrives on influence, innovation, and connection, this is the role for you.

What You'll Do
Reporting to the Director of Portfolio & Change, as the Head of IT Strategy and Consulting, you will consult with business stakeholders to understand their goals and challenges, while shaping and delivering IT and digital strategies that support NHG's business ambitions.

You'll be responsible for maintaining our enterprise architecture, driving innovation, and ensuring that technology decisions align with NHG's long-term goals and security posture.

How You'll Do It

• Build and nurture strong relationships with business and IS&C stakeholders.
• Provide pragmatic, value-driven consultancy focused on cost, viability, and outcomes.
• Lead the definition and maintenance of the IT Strategy that underpins NHG's goals.
• Ensure enterprise architecture aligns with business strategy and governance frameworks.
• Integrate security and risk considerations into architectural decisions.
• Curate our innovation watch list, identifying and evaluating emerging technologies that can deliver measurable business value.
• Manage and develop a team of consultants and enterprise architects.
• Ensure governance and adherence to NHG's Technology, Data, and Cyber strategies.

Hybrid working - at least three days a week in our main office.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on technology direction and opportunities.
• Maintain architectural governance and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Drive innovation while maintaining compliance and risk awareness.
• Provide leadership to ensure NHG's technology portfolio supports our residents and business users effectively.

The ideal candidate
We're looking for a strategic thinker with a collaborative approach and strong technical understanding.

Essential

• Significant experience (5+ years) in enterprise architecture and consultancy leadership.
• Experience establishing or leading a consulting or architecture function at senior manager level or above.
• Proven record of implementing and championing emerging applications and technologies.

Behaviours For Success

• Compassionate - understands the needs of residents and colleagues.
• Progressive - forward-thinking in the use of technology to solve business problems.
• Dependable - trusted advisor to stakeholders.
• Inclusive - ensures collaboration across IS&C resources.
• Empowered - takes ownership and drives meaningful change.

You will lead a team of around 8 professionals.

What's in it for you?
You'll enjoy the same excellent NHG benefits as above, including:

• Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working
• Generous pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance and health cash plan
• Staff discounts, interest-free loans, and life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme and career development opportunities

All About Us
Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners. With over 60,000 homes and a strong pipeline for the future, we combine development with social purpose.

We're committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Find out more about us at

Selection Process
Step 1: Apply online by
26th October
Step 2: Successful applications will be invited to a screening call

Step 3: Psychometric assessment

Step 4: Interview & assessment

This role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route (SOC Code 1137).

NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.