At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic IT initiatives and manage applications, data, and AI services.
- Company: Join the Scottish Parliament's Digital Services team for impactful work.
- Benefits: 41.5 days leave, flexible working, gym access, and generous pension contributions.
- Other info: Inclusive culture welcoming diverse candidates and offering excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference to democracy in Scotland with modern technology.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in digital strategy and leading technical teams.
The predicted salary is between 74227 - 89191 £ per year.
Salary at appointment: £74,227
Salary range: £74,227 - £89,191
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working from Holyrood, Edinburgh and from home
Leave: 41.5 days (including public holidays)
Working Pattern: This is a full-time post working 35 hours. We are committed to supporting staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to talk about flexible working.
Pension: Although not a civil service employer, we offer civil service pension arrangements with an employer contribution of 28.97% of basic annual salary.
Clearance Required: CTC security clearance will be processed at job offer stage.
Closing Date: 12:00 noon on Sunday 16 August
Do you want to work in a strategic leadership role in IT? Now's your chance! We are offering an excellent opportunity to join the Scottish Parliament as Head of Applications and Data in our Digital Services office. In this role, you'll be a key member of the senior IT leadership team in the Parliament and will actively contribute to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide digital strategy.
You’ll be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Parliament's application, data and AI-enabled services, ensuring they are secure, sustainable, user-focused and aligned to parliamentary priorities. We are looking for you to bring your experience, knowledge and future vision to lead the function including its strategy, operating model, product and service offerings, and workforce.
You’ll have a track record of delivering digital, application, or data strategies which are aligned to wider organisational priorities. You’ll have experience of leading technical and project teams and will be able to engage and work with colleagues across the organisation.
If you're motivated by purposeful work, modern technology and the chance to make a tangible difference to democracy in Scotland, this is a rare and rewarding opportunity to lead at the heart of public service. If you're looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to contribute to the Parliament's IT strategy and future vision, apply now!
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Minority Ethnic background and candidates with a disability. All appointments will be made on merit. We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.
We offer a great range of benefits including:
- 41.5 leave days (including public holidays)
- Flexible working
- Paid professional subscriptions
- Family-friendly policies
- Season Ticket advance loans
- An onsite gym facility
- Health and Wellbeing Schemes including discounted gym membership
- A confidential counselling and information service
- The Cycle to Work Scheme
You’ll also have the opportunity to join the Alpha Civil Service pension scheme, where we'll offer you an employer contribution of 28.97% of your basic salary. All new starts will be appointed to the first scale point of the grade for their role. For information on progression through the scale points, see our Pay and Reward Policy Statement.
For full information about this role and to apply for this job please visit our careers page.
Head of Applications and Data employer: The Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Scotland's governance while enjoying a supportive and flexible work culture. With generous benefits such as 41.5 days of leave, strong pension contributions, and wellbeing schemes, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally in a dynamic environment that values analytical skills and effective communication.
