Chief Digital, Data and Innovation Officer

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council seeks an exceptional Director of Digital, Data and Technology to shape and lead a major transformation agenda at the heart of East London. The role reports to the Strategic Director of Transformation, Strategy and Digital and acts as the Council's Chief Digital & Information Officer, guiding digital, data, technology, cyber security and innovation at strategic level.

You will drive the Digital, Data and Technology strategy, embedding digital capabilities in

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in digital, data and technology.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale digital transformation.
• Strong governance and technology leadership capability.
• Experience influencing executives, elected members and complex stakeholders.
• Commitment to inclusive leadership and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead organisation-wide digital transformation programmes modernising services and improving resident experiences.
• Develop a clear roadmap for technology, data, digital services and innovation.
• Provide executive leadership for cyber security, resilience and technology governance.
• Drive responsible adoption of artificial intelligence, automation and emerging tech.
• Build an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing digital, data and technology function.

Skills

Senior leadership

Digital transformation

Commercial governance

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation & inclusion

Job description

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council seeks an exceptional Director of Digital, Data and Technology to shape and lead a major transformation agenda at the heart of East London. The role reports to the Strategic Director of Transformation, Strategy and Digital and acts as the Council's Chief Digital & Information Officer, guiding digital, data, technology, cyber security and innovation at strategic level.

You will drive the Digital, Data and Technology strategy, embedding digital capabilities in