Senior Transformation Manager Care Technology
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £57,171 to £72,186 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wandsworth, London, SW18 2PU |
| Company: | Richmond and Wandsworth Councils |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | randw/TP/17402/8947 |
Summary
Senior Transformation Manager – Care Technology
£57,171 - £72,186
Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Until 31/01/2027
Full Time
A hybrid working model, with time split between council sites in Richmond and Wandsworth and working from home.
We have an exciting opportunity for Senior Transformation Manager – Care Technology to lead the strategic management of care technology services across Richmond and Wandsworth. This is a pivotal role driving innovation in adult social care through technology-enabled solutions.
The digital team was formed in 2021 to implement our digital vision and ensure digital technology is embedded in adult social care.Technology gives us a powerful opportunity to transform how we work and deliver services, helping more people live independently and supporting us to meet the growing demand across the health and care system.
But we have ambitions to build on the progress made to continue to grow our use of technology and modernise the Councils’ Telecare service. For further information please review the care strategies for Richmond and Wandsworth.
You will:
Oversee the mobilisation and contract management of our new care technology services contract ensuring agreed outcomes and benefits are achieved
Manage the relationship with our new strategic partner to drive forward innovation through the new contract
Work with operational teams, commissioners, care providers, and NHS partners to develop care technology pathways
Provide effective, motivational leadership and staff management.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong knowledge of care technology and emerging trends, including AI.
- Experience in implementing care technology services and managing complex contracts.
- Continuously seeks better value for money
- Has the interests of residents at heart, and ensuring they receive the highest standards of support
- Takes a team approach that values collaboration and partnership working
- Has proven ability in project/programme management and budget control.
- Can demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
Why Join Us?
- Be at the forefront of innovation in local government.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and supportive environment committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Please note the application form will ask you to upload a copy of your CV and write a supporting statement.
For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Nadine Hassler, Head of Transformation and Digital via Nadine.hassler@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 15th February 2026
Shortlisting Date: W/C Monday 16th February 2026
Interview Date:W/C Monday 23rd February 2026
Secondment
All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.
We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
We are alsocommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers toshare thiscommitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactoryresponse to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.