Head of Technology & Transformation at Ypeople

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Welcome from Janet Haugh, Chief Executive

Thank you very much for your interest in joining Ypeople.

We have been at the forefront of supporting marginalised people and communities since 1824, working alongside children, young people, adults and families across Scotland to further our mission of supporting positive change in people’s lives.

Although we are a long-established organisation, our focus is very much on the future. We have ambitious plans to continue to grow our mission as we look forward to our bicentenary in 2024 and beyond.

I joined Ypeople in January 2020, shortly after our new Chair of the Board of Trustees was appointed and just before Covid-19 hit. We are delighted that almost all our services have continued to be delivered during the lockdown and proud that our staff, volunteers and the people we support have adapted and supported one another as everyone adjusts to our changing environment.

Our values have shone ever more brightly during this time. Our respect and compassion for the people we support and our colleagues has been at the forefront of our Covid-19 response, whilst we have also taken time to reflect and learn from these exceptional circumstances. This resulted in us agreeing a short-term plan for the 18 months to March 2022, to ensure we not only recover from the impact of Covid-19, but that we thrive and continue to invest in our services, people and processes, to allow us to lead with confidence and integrity. One of our key priorities was to carry out a strategic review to develop and articulate our clear vision and longer-term plans for the future of the organisation. This is progressing well and we will be launching our new Strategic Plan on 1 April 2022. The creation of the new Head of Technology & Transformation role is a critical part of our future plans.

As our new Head of Technology and Transformation you will build and develop our overall technology capacity and capability, and ultimately be responsible for successfully leading, directing & implementing the technology and business change strategies required to allow Ypeople to continue to deliver high quality, efficient and effective services with a focus on our mission and the people we serve.

If you would relish the opportunity to join an ambitious and values based organisation focused on supporting positive change in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Janet Haugh, Chief Executive

Ypeople has been supporting positive change in people’s lives since 1824 and has worked with generations of young people, families, and those in need across Scotland.

Understanding that we all have unique journeys through life Ypeople puts the experiences of those they support first and firmly believe that listening and working alongside those with lived experience is the best way to deliver the most effective strategies. They also know how vitally important it is to offer a platform to those who so often have their experiences marginalised.

Ypeople’s mission is to support positive change in people’s lives across Scotland and they currently deliver services in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, South Lanarkshire, East Dunbartonshire, Orkney and the Scottish Highlands. Each of these areas are unique as is the support provided in them which takes many forms including; mentoring and counselling, tenancy support and housing advice, supported accommodation, and after school care.

Ypeople’s five core values are at the heart of everything they do. Being guided by these values means that positivity, respect, best practice, and celebrating diversity is central to everything they achieve.

  • Respect – We treat everyone fairly and value diversity
  • Integrity – We are honest, professional and our actions are guided by best practice
  • Compassion – We understand people’s life journey and show kindness to everyone
  • Aspirational – We strive to be the best for our staff, service users and partners
  • Reflective – We learn and adapt, embrace change and celebrate success

More information can be found at: https://www.ypeople.org.uk/

As our new Head of Technology and Transformation you will build and develop our overall technology capacity and capability, and ultimately be responsible for successfully leading, directing & implementing the technology and business change strategies required to allow Ypeople to continue to deliver high quality, efficient and effective services with a focus on our mission and the people we serve.

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For more information, interested candidates should contact Atif Hussain at Hamilton Forth.

Interested candidates should provide a tailored CV and covering letter, explaining your motivation for applying, to [email protected].

The recruitment of this position is managed by Livingston James