At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital transformation projects and improve services using AI and automation.
- Company: Warwickshire County Council, known for innovation and high-quality public services.
- Benefits: Agile working, generous leave, pension scheme, and access to discounts.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Shape the future of public services with cutting-edge technology and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading complex programmes and strong understanding of digital transformation.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
About The Organisation
Warwickshire County Council is an ambitious local authority known for its strong reputation for innovation, partnership working and delivering high‑quality public services.
The council is committed to using digital, data, AI and automation responsibly to improve outcomes for residents, support its workforce and deliver better value for money.
About The Team And The Role
We’re looking for a Digital Transformation Delivery Lead to play a central role in shaping and delivering the Council’s approach to digital, data, AI and automation.
This high‑impact role focuses on turning ideas into delivery, helping services improve outcomes, reduce pressure on staff and deliver better value for money through smarter use of technology.
- What you’ll be doing
- Lead the planning, design and delivery of a portfolio of digital and AI‑enabled projects.
- Identify opportunities where digital and automation can improve services, efficiency and outcomes.
- Enable robust governance and prioritisation by coordinating AI governance groups as required.
- Provide clear, non‑technical advice to senior leaders to support decision‑making.
- Support the development and assurance of business cases and investment proposals.
- Work closely with ICT, information governance teams and other internal stakeholders to coordinate delivery.
- Work with external digital solution partners to implement new corporate solutions.
- Lead the development, communication and practical embedding of policies, standards and governance frameworks for digital and AI.
- Lead communications and awareness‑raising activity so colleagues understand the opportunities, responsibilities and safe use of digital, data, AI and automation.
- Ensure all activity aligns with data protection, security, ethical and responsible AI principles.
- What we’re looking for
- Experience leading or coordinating complex programmes or portfolios of work.
- Strong understanding of digital transformation, AI and automation, with enough confidence to challenge and guide specialists.
- Ability to translate complex ideas into clear advice for non‑technical audiences.
- Experience developing and reviewing business cases and delivery approaches.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- A good understanding of data protection, information governance and responsible AI.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build awareness, influence practice and support confident adoption across services.
The Fluency Duty requires accurate spoken English to the public.
Why join us?
- Help shape how a large council uses AI and digital to transform services.
- Work at the intersection of strategy, policy and delivery.
- Influence senior decisions on investment, risk and innovation.
- Be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking data and digital leadership team.
- Agile working with a mix of home and office‑based work.
- Collaborative, values‑driven environment.
- Generous pension scheme (typical employer contribution ~19 % per month).
- Access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas.
- Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported and welcome.
Our people are at the heart of this vision, and we aim to enable diverse and talented people to be their best.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under‑representation in its workforce.
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