Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation (Full Time)

New Start; Hessle; Hybride; GBP 98 000 - 132 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hull City Council is seeking an ambitious Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation to lead digital, data, and technology agendas in a large public sector organisation. You will shape the council’s Digital Strategy and drive transformation across ICT operations, cyber security, data analytics and innovation programmes.

You will build partnerships with elected members and regional partners, promote responsible adoption of emerging technologies, and deliver sustainable efficiency and service

Qualifications

• Track record of leading large-scale digital transformation and organisational change.
• Experience developing digital, technology and innovation strategies; strong cyber security knowledge.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to inspire innovation and build partnerships.
• Executive-level credibility and vision.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Digital transformation leadership

Strategic leadership

Cyber security knowledge

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Description du poste

Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation

More Information

Salary

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

Expires

19/11/2026

Location

Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire

Job Type

Full Time

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

We are looking for an outstanding strategic leader with:

• 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