Digital Innovation Strategist

Full Time (37 hours per week) Permanent

Are you a selfstarter. curious individual with a thirst for innovation and a passion for user experience

Do you have a keen interest in working in varied projects with the opportunity to evaluate plan build and support digital solutions in a dynamic and forwardthinking environment

Do you strive to forge strong relationships with colleagues to achieve results

If the answers are yes then wed love to hear from you.

Were currently recruiting for a Digital Innovation Strategist to help support maximising the social and financial value of our assets through digital innovation. Youll have the opportunity to build a deep understanding of our customers and their needs driving customer and business value managing priorities and workload for the team and striving to continuously improving efficiencies realises as well as the products delivered by our team.

Working in our Digital Strategy Team under our Lead Digital Innovation Strategist you will support the discovery planning development and deployment of business solutions. As well as looking for suitable solutions to the challenges faced by our organisation out in the open market.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a great eye for detail and can adapt and pivot quickly.
• Be driven by metrics and results and can or will have a keen interest in developing the ability to analyse product/product launch success factors.
• Have a keen interest in learning how to evaluate build and support digital solutions using appropriate systems development methods tools and techniques.

• Have a keen interest in gaining experience working in an agile development studio environment.
• Demonstrate some understanding of how multiple solutions link to each other
• A keen interest in learning how to develop strategic thinking of solution development with a view to future sustainability.
• Some experience with story mapping and user research including conducting interviews surveys and analysis

If this role is of interest and youd like to know more about it contact Tania Akinina on

Stockport Homes Group is an innovative modern organisation employing approximately 700 people and managing 12000 properties across the borough of Stockport. In 2020 Stockport Homes achieved three star extraordinary Best Companies accreditation and have been recognised as one of Britains best employers for eleven consecutive years reaching Number 1 NotForProfit Organisation to work for in the Sunday Times Top 100 list for 2020 (Number one in the Best Companies Top 25 Housing Organisations to Work for). Stockport Homes have also achieved Platinum Investors in People status for our approach to people management and development.

Included within this successful housing group are Three Sixty Ltd. our innovative new construction and trading business and Viaduct Partnerships Ltd. our property development arm.

We are a values driven organisation committed to achieving our mission of One team transforming lives but were also innovative and creative maximising value for money and our resources.

The SHG Be You approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are and to be that person at work in line with SHGs Values. Were always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.

This role will be on Three Sixty Hybridterms and conditions.

We understand that if you dontmeet every requirement you may be hesitant to apply but westill want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences achievements and the value you can bring to our team.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application please contact the People & OD Team on

Please note that we do not accept applications through thirdparty websites. To ensure your application is reviewed please apply directly through our careers page.

We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.

Closing Date: 2nd June 2025

Interview Date: 6th June 2025

Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG) an umbrella organisation for four socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact.

We are Stockports largest landlord managing over 12000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes.

As builders landlords architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve peoples lives: fromadvice and support on health and wellbeing to employmenteducational opportunitiesand help in the home.

All our profit is reinvested within thegroup to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help.

Companies within SHG:

Stockport Homes Stockport Homes was formed in 2005 to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company we operate as an ALMO which is an Arms length management organisation so whilst the company is owned by the Council we operate independently on daytoday matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services.

Three Sixty Three Sixty delivers innovative highquality construction maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly communityled approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive.

Skylight SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society established in 2018 dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work.

Viaduct Housing Partnership Formed in 2017 Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport.

SHG is proud to be an awardwinning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a publicprivate sector fusion SHG is focused on future growth and excellence looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey.