Interim Head of Technology

3 month contract, £600-£700pd inside IR35, hybrid (1-2 days per week onsite in London)

We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Technology to provide stable, hands on leadership during a transitional period for a Charity.

You will lead a team of c.25 staff while supporting the organisation following a recent go live of a Dynamics based fundraising CRM. Alongside operational oversight, you will bring strong solution architecture expertise and conduct an early stage assessment of requirements for a new CRM.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide steady leadership to a multidisciplinary technology team of c. 25 people
• Ensure continuity of service and delivery
• Support and optimise post go live activities for a Microsoft Dynamics fundraising CRM implementation
• Act as a senior technical authority, offering hands on input into solution architecture and design decisions
• Assess current systems, capabilities, and gaps, particularly in relation to CRM and data architecture
• Lead discovery work to define needs and technical options for a new CRM
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to align technology with organisational strategy
• Oversee third party suppliers and partners where relevant
• Ensure best practices in governance, risk management, and service delivery

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in an Interim Head of Technology / IT Leadership role
• Background in the charity sector (preferred) or wider public sector
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM
• Experience with Oracle Service Cloud (desirable)
• Ability to lead and motivate teams through periods of change
• Experience conducting technical assessments and shaping early stage product or platform strategies
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills