Yesterday was my last day as deputy director of transformation at Defence Digital. I learnt a lot in my almost three years there but it was a really tough gig trying to create direction for change in such a huge organisation. I take a huge amount of positive experience from my time there.
Today I start a new challenge, as Director of Digital (and deputy Chief Digital and Data Officer) at Homes England. It’s a step up, a huge opportunity for me. I can’t wait to get going.
Homes England has a strong social mission which I have a natural affinity for. It’s been doing great work in the digital world over the last few years, so it’s a good time to be joining the organisation and to help lead digital function forward into its next chapter.
The people I have met so far are incredibly positive. People who have worked there in the past have contacted me with advice and anecdotes. It’s clear that people who have been associated with Homes England before have a deep connection with the organisation long after they leave. I cannot wait to get stuck in.
I am going to use this little corner of the internet to work in the open as much as possible. Hopefully it will stimulate a bit of discussion and feedback as I find my feet and develop my approach.
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