Assistant Director Digital Transformation Lead

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

London - UK

Daily Salary: £ 519 - 519

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

4 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director Digital Transformation Lead will provide strategic leadership to the London Borough of Hackneys corporate Digital Transformation Programme.

Reporting to the Executive Director Transformation this role will drive the councils digital vision leading IT strategy modernising systems and embedding innovation to deliver exceptional user-centred public services.

The postholder will ensure technology and digital initiatives align with corporate priorities improve service delivery and create a truly digital-first council.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Lead the design delivery and continuous improvement of Hackneys Digital Transformation Programme.

Shape and implement the councils IT and digital strategy in line with organisational goals.

Provide expert advice to senior officers councillors and stakeholders on strategic digital opportunities.

Champion innovation and promote a culture of digital excellence across all services.

Oversee the development of the councils website to ensure accessibility and an improved user experience.

Embed recognised frameworks such as ITIL and TOGAF to strengthen service management and governance.

Manage complex transformation programmes and ensure measurable outcomes and benefits realisation.

Build strong partnerships with service areas suppliers and external agencies to support transformation delivery.

Skills/Experience:

Proven record of leading large-scale digital and IT transformation within complex organisations (preferably public sector).

Strong strategic leadership and stakeholder-management skills.

Deep understanding of digital operating models cloud technologies and digital by default principles.

Expertise in programme and project management tools and methodologies.

Ability to translate strategic vision into practical outcomes and performance improvements.

Skilled in change management innovation and digital service design.

Strong analytical ability able to assess digital maturity risks and opportunities.

Degree or equivalent qualification; ITIL certification desirable; professional postgraduate qualification advantageous.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 20/11/2025.

Location: Hackney London (hybrid/onsite).

Required Skills:

Proven record of leading large-scale digital and IT transformation within complex organisations (preferably public sector). Strong strategic leadership and stakeholder-management skills. Deep understanding of digital operating models cloud technologies and digital by default principles. Expertise in programme and project management tools and methodologies. Ability to translate strategic vision into practical outcomes and performance improvements. Skilled in change management innovation and digital service design. Strong analytical ability able to assess digital maturity risks and opportunities. Degree or equivalent qualification; ITIL certification desirable; professional postgraduate qualification advantageous.

4 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The Assistant Director Digital Transformation Lead will provide strategic leadership to the London Borough of Hackneys corporate Digital Transformation Programme. Reporting to the Executive Director Transformation this role will drive the counc...