Expression of Interest: Digital, Data and Technology Enablement Service

Barnet is building its Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capacity and capabilities. An enablement service that unites multidisciplinary expertise to drive digital transformation, data-informed decision-making and technology innovation. The service will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital products, data infrastructure and solutions, delivering measurable value for residents, colleagues and partners. If you’re passionate about making public services simpler, smarter and more inclusive, we want to hear from you.

What The Service Will Help Deliver

• Resident-Focused Products and Services – Design, build and deploy user-centred DDaT products across the organisation to deliver high quality responses and outcomes for the people of Barnet.
• Content Management – Own and evolve user-centred content (e.g., our knowledge bases and content platforms such as SharePoint and Drupal) aligned to emerging AI strategies; deliver accessible, accurate and inclusive content that meets accessibility requirements and human-in-the-loop AI responsibility.
• Data & Insight Excellence – Build and optimise scalable data infrastructure on Azure (e.g., Fabric, Synapse, Data Factory); deliver quality analysis, data science, machine learning and GIS insights across the council. Turn complex datasets into actionable insights for policy and operations.
• Cyber Security & Compliance – Protect information assets and ensure compliance with public sector standards. Embedding Zero Trust principles and leveraging Microsoft Defender and Entra ID for identity, endpoint and cloud security.
• Strategic Programme & Project Delivery – Oversee the digital, data and technology pipeline; plan, execute and close complex programmes including technical transitions, platform modernisation and IoT initiatives (e.g., Azure IoT Hub, Digital Twins). Work in Agile with pragmatic governance (e.g., Scrum/Kanban, PRINCE2).
• Business & Technology Integration – Bridge business needs and technology, remove delivery obstacles and ensure every initiative creates tangible value. Partner with service owners, product managers and engineers to iterate quickly and safely.
• Technology Architecture & Solution Development – Provide strategic architecture leadership; design and maintain solutions across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Azure AI and RPA to boost productivity.
• Capability Building & Training – Design and deliver learning that builds DDaT confidence and skills across the council: data academies, coding clinics, communities of practice, and pathways for Microsoft certifications.

Who should express interest? We welcome EOIs from professionals across Digital, Data and Technology, including but not limited to: programme and delivery management, business analysis, product/content design, solution architecture, AI/RPA and Microsoft 365 development, technical transition, data engineering, data science (including GIS), cyber security and DDaT-specific learning and development.

What Barnet Offers

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays;
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents;
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working and part-time;
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more;
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle-to-work, eye-care vouchers, travel, and gym membership;
• Excellent training and development opportunities;
• Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance.

How To Submit Your Expression Of Interest Click ‘Apply’, submit your CV and tell us what area of the service you’re interested in and you will be added to our DDaT talent pool, to receiving messages and updates directly from the service. Ready to help us shape Barnet’s DDaT future? Submit your Expression of Interest today and be part of the service that turns great ideas into real outcomes for residents and colleagues at Barnet.