Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Hessle; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Hull City Council is seeking an ambitious leader to head its digital, data, technology and innovation agenda. You will guide ICT operations, cyber security, digital transformation and analytics to improve public services and drive efficiencies.

The role requires a track record of leading large-scale digital change, strategic thinking and strong communication with senior stakeholders. The position offers hybrid working arrangements in Hull and across the region.

Qualifications

• Track record of leading large-scale digital transformation and organisational change within a complex organisation, ideally public sector.
• Experience developing and implementing digital, technology and innovation strategies.
• Strong understanding of cyber security, information governance, digital services and emerging technologies.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to inspire innovation and build partnerships.
• Vision and credibility to operate at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the council’s Digital Strategy and overall approach to digital, technology and innovation.
• Drive organisation-wide digital innovation.
• Champion innovation, automation and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies.
• Oversee ICT operations, infrastructure, cyber security and technology investment.
• Promote data-led decision making through effective use of insight and analytics.
• Work closely with elected members, senior leaders, regional partners and government bodies.

Skills

Digital transformation

Cyber security

Stakeholder management

Executive leadership

Communication

Innovation

Partnership building

Job description

Shape the Future of Digital Transformation in Hull

We are seeking an ambitious, innovative and inspirational leader to join our senior team and to lead the council’s digital, data, technology and innovation agenda at a time of significant transformation.

We are looking for a strategic leader who can harness the power of technology, data, artificial intelligence and innovation to improve outcomes, while delivering sustainable efficiency and service improvement.

You will lead a portfolio spanning ICT operations, cyber security, digital transformation, data and reporting, enterprise applications, customer technologies, digital inclusion and innovation programmes.

This role offers the opportunity to influence the future direction of one of the region’s largest public sector organisations.

About the Role

• lead the development and delivery of the council’s Digital Strategy and overall approach to digital, technology and innovation
• drive organisation-wide digital innovation
• champion innovation, automation and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies
• oversee ICT operations, infrastructure, cyber security and technology investment
• promote data-led decision making through the effective use of insight and analytics
• work closely with elected members, senior leaders, regional partners and government bodies

About You

• a track record of leading large-scale digital transformation and organisational change senior leadership experience within a complex organisation, ideally within the public sector
• experience of developing and implementing digital, technology and innovation strategies strong understanding of cyber security, information governance, digital services and emerging technologies
• exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• the ability to inspire innovation and build partnerships
• the vision and credibility to operate at executive level

Why Hull?

Hull is a city with ambition, proud of its heritage and focused on its future. We are committed to delivering high-quality public services and creating opportunities for our communities through innovation, collaboration and transformation. Joining Hull City Council means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that places people first, values learning and embraces new ideas.

Ready to Lead Technological Change?

We would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Tracy Parker, Executive Director of Corporate Resources on 01482 613018.

Closing date: 19 November 2026.

Shortlisting date: 3 December 2026.

Interview dates: 16 and 17 December 2026.

Company: Hull City Council

Salary: £115k,, expected to work flexibly with some opportunities for homeworking

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: IT

Job Role: Director