At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tech strategy and drive innovation in digital services for the community.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking council focused on transformation and technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference using tech to enhance residents' lives.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in tech and proven change management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
This role is advertised for internal candidates only.
Responsibilities
- Set the strategic direction for technology and digital, ensuring alignment with the Council's priorities and transformation ambitions.
- Lead the design, development and delivery of high‑quality, customer‑focused technology and digital services.
- Drive innovation, including the use of AI and emerging technologies, while ensuring risks are understood and effectively managed.
- Transform and develop the Technology and Digital service, embedding best practice, modern delivery approaches and a strong performance culture.
- Oversee major programmes and projects, ensuring new systems and solutions are delivered successfully without disruption to frontline services.
- Provide leadership across operations, infrastructure, cyber security, service delivery, and contract and supplier management.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, members, partners and suppliers, providing clear and expert advice.
- Lead financial and commercial management of the service, delivering efficiencies, value for money and measurable outcomes.
- Develop and inspire high‑performing teams, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and inclusion.
Qualifications
- Significant senior leadership experience in technology and digital, including leading large, complex IT service portfolios.
- Proven experience of driving transformation, improving services and leading change across operations, teams and delivery models.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience of managing substantial budgets, contracts and supplier relationships.
- A track record of developing innovative, customer‑focused digital solutions that deliver measurable organisational benefits.
- Experience of working effectively with senior stakeholders, building partnerships and influencing at the highest levels.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable insight.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop diverse teams to deliver high performance.
- An understanding of the public sector (ideally local government) and the political, financial and operational context in which it operates.
- Passion for using technology and digital innovation to make a real difference to the lives of residents and communities.
- Values
- Customer‑focused
- Respectful
- Efficient
- Supportive
- Trustworthy
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme, Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support and travel rates at HMRC rates are available, along with support for a range of active Employee Network Groups.
We offer a competitive salary, a pension scheme with a significant contribution from the council, life cover and ill‑health protection, generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, the option to buy up to an extra 10 days, as well as hybrid and flexible working arrangements where practicable to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
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Director of Technology and Digital - Internal Applications Only in Kettering employer: North Northamptonshire Council
North Northamptonshire Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where legal professionals can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive salaries, and a supportive culture, this role provides unique opportunities for growth and collaboration within a dedicated team focused on public service.
Contact Details:
North Northamptonshire Council Recruitment Team
