Assistant Director of ICT, Business Intelligence and Change West Yorkshire 

Total salary c.£89,000pa

About Us

Connect Housing is a values-driven housing association with a strong social purpose, supporting communities across West Yorkshire. In an increasingly turbulent world, our vision is to work with customers, colleagues and partners to help build a fairer and more sustainable society.

Our purpose is simple: to invest in homes and relationships that build positive futures. We believe that everyone deserves a safe and secure place to live so offer homes that meet a variety of needs and aspirations. Sometimes people need a little bit more, so we also provide support services ranging from domestic abuse services to dementia support. Everything we do is focussed on building a better future, hence our strong commitment to playing our part in tackling the Climate Emergency.

About the role

To support our ambitions, we are seeking an Assistant Director of ICT, Business Intelligence and Change to join our Leadership Team—an influential leadership role at the heart of Connect. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, this is a role with real breadth and influence for an accomplished ICT expert who can also lead across business intelligence and change.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and capacity to the Leadership Team, setting the vision and driving Connect’s Data, AI, Technology and Cyber strategies, ensuring robust Board assurance and governance, inspiring a culture of continuous improvement and change, empowering teams to deliver, and leading a coordinated programme of work aligned to corporate priorities with measurable, evidenced benefits and efficiencies.

We are looking for a senior ICT professional who combines technical strength with strategic leadership and a genuine commitment to Connect’s purpose. You will be solutions focused, professionally curious, collaborative and aligned with our values - championing transparency, accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement. Experience in a regulated environment is helpful, but your integrity and strategic mindset matter most.

How to apply

If you want to contribute to an ambitious organisation that is passionate about making a difference, submit a supporting statement and your CV via our web form, with due reference to the Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, or would like more information before applying, please contact hrteam@connecthousing.org.uk.

Closing Date | Monday 16 November 2026

Interview Date | Friday 27 November 2026

Why Join Connect Housing?

• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave.
• Group pension scheme with up to 9% matched by Connect.
• Salary exchange/sacrifice also available.
• 24/7 GP Helpline – get a telephone or video appointment with a doctor at your convenience.
• BUPA Health Cash Plan, including cashback on dental, optical, podiatry treatment and prescriptions.
• Employee Assistance Programme with free confidential advice, support and counselling sessions.
• Paid volunteering leave.
• Retail discounts and perks.
• Travel season ticket loan.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice electric car leasing scheme.
• A friendly, inclusive culture rooted in our values.

Diversity & Inclusion 

We understand that no one person will meet every requirement in a job description. If you're interested and feel you may be suitable for the role, we'd encourage you to apply.

In choosing Connect, you will be joining a friendly team who look out for each other. As an equal opportunities employer, we recruit based on experience, attitude and values. Connect is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve and actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion.

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and are proudly a Disability Confident employer. We are happy to support you with any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.