Assistant Director - Digital Transformation Lead

Remedy Recruitment Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic local authority in London is seeking an Assistant Director – Digital Transformation Lead to spearhead their Digital Transformation Programme. This role involves providing strategic leadership to IT and digital services, advising key stakeholders on digital opportunities, and enhancing user experience on their platforms. Ideal candidates should possess visionary leadership skills and experience in driving digital innovation.

Benefits

Personal one-on-one service from a consultant

Top tier supplier access to jobs

Double payrolls each week

Qualifications

• Visionary and transformative leader with strategic digital transformation experience.
• Ability to drive corporate IT strategy and influence key stakeholders.
• Experience in enhancing user experience on digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate Digital Transformation Programme.
• Advise on strategic digital opportunities and priorities.
• Champion development of the council’s website for user experience.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Digital transformation

IT strategy

Innovation

User experience

Job description

Our Client Hackney Council is seeking a visionary and transformative leader to join the London Borough of Hackney as the new Assistant Director – Digital Transformation Lead. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of public services and make a lasting impact in one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs.

About the Role

As the Assistant Director – Digital, you will be the driving force behind our corporate Digital Transformation Programme. Reporting to the Executive Director – Transformation, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to our IT and digital services, ensuring they are aligned with the council’s corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearheading the development, strategy, and implementation of our ambitious Digital Transformation Programme.
• Leading the corporate IT strategy, ensuring it supports our wider transformation goals.
• Advising the Corporate Leadership Team and Councillors on strategic digital opportunities and priorities.
• Championing the development of the council’s website to enhance user experience and accessibility.
• Fostering a culture of innovation by exploring and adopting new technologies and digital approaches.
• Ensuring the benefits of our digital transformation are effectively communicated to our employees, members, and residents.
• Embedding robust frameworks such as ITIL and TOGAF to ensure service excellence.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-on-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV to the social care team.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.