6 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
- As the Assistant Director Digital you will be the driving force behind our corporate Digital Transformation Programme. Reporting to the Executive Director - Transformation you will provide strategic leadership and direction to our IT and digital services ensuring they are aligned with the councils corporate objectives.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Spearheading the development strategy and implementation of our ambitious Digital Transformation Programme.
- Leading the corporate IT strategy ensuring it supports our wider transformation goals.
- Advising the Corporate Leadership Team and Councillors on strategic digital opportunities and priorities.
- Championing the development of the councils website to enhance user experience and accessibility.
- Fostering a culture of innovation by exploring and adopting new technologies and digital approaches.
- Ensuring the benefits of our digital transformation are effectively communicated to our employees members and residents.
- Embedding robust frameworks such as ITIL and TOGAF to ensure service excellence.
Essential Experience Required
- Significant experience in developing and implementing successful digital transformation and IT strategies and programmes.
- A demonstrable history of managing complex programmes and projects that have led to clear improvements.
- Proven experience in driving and communicating transformational change.
- Extensive experience with programme and project management tools.
Essential Qualification Required
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent.
- A relevant professional or post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience.
Additional information to note
The role closes on 17th August 2025 apply ASAP.
Requirements
Requirements
- Significant experience in developing and implementing successful digital transformation and IT strategies and programmes.
- Demonstrable history of managing complex programmes and projects that have led to clear improvements.
- Proven experience in driving and communicating transformational change.
- Extensive experience with programme and project management tools.
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent.
- Relevant professional or post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience.
As the Assistant Director Digital, you will be the driving force behind our corporate Digital Transformation Programme. Reporting to the Executive Director - Transformation, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to our IT and digital services, ensuring they are aligned with the council's corporate objectives.
Education
Educated to a degree level or equivalent. A relevant professional or post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience