The Head of Technology leads the technology function within Customer, Technology & Data Services at London Borough of Camden, a senior post overseeing about 100 staff across IT service delivery, digital change, schools IT support, infrastructure, networks and information security. It is accountable for keeping technology secure, resilient and high performing, including business-critical services, cyber risk and a significant technology budget. It drives the next phase of modernisation, shaping the hybrid cloud estate and moving the council towards Zero Trust. Fit rests on senior operational leadership and leading significant change.
What the job involves
- Lead the technology services that underpin council operations and resident services, with a team of around 100
- Ensure technology services are secure, resilient and high performing
- Own business-critical infrastructure and services
- Manage cyber security and technology risk
- Oversee service performance and resilience
- Manage a significant technology budget
- Lead the next phase of technology modernisation
- Shape the future of the hybrid cloud environment
- Champion the move to Zero Trust
- Work with senior leaders across CTDS and the council to turn technology investment into better outcomes
- Build high-performing teams and a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
- Provide a high-quality technology experience for colleagues
Experience
- Experienced senior technology leader in a large, complex organisation
- Broad technology leadership experience
- Leading significant change
Skills & knowledge
- Strong operational leadership
- Building high-performing teams
- Sound decisions on risk, investment and priorities
- Communicating complex issues clearly
- Building strong relationships
- Curiosity about cloud, Zero Trust, Generative AI and emerging technologies
What's offered
- Flexible working
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Family leave
- Loan schemes
- Access to staff networks
- Pension scheme
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Head of Technology employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
