Chief Digital & Data Officer — Strategy & Transformation

Tile Hill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking a visionary Head of Digital, Data and Technology (Chief Digital and Data Officer) to guide the next chapter of the digital agenda. You will shape the future operating model and set strategic direction for data, insight, AI and digital innovation across the organisation.

Reporting to Strategy and Innovation, you will lead enterprise architecture, governance and investment aligned to council priorities, building a digitally capable, citizen-focused service for residents

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex organisational change.
• Strategic thinking across digital, data and technology.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience with public sector or large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of digital strategy and operating model.
• Provide strategic leadership for data, analytics and AI.
• Oversee enterprise architecture, standards and governance.
• Build partnerships with councils, suppliers and networks.
• Shape capabilities for a modern, integrated Digital, Data and Technology function.

Job description

Kirklees Council is seeking a visionary Head of Digital, Data and Technology (Chief Digital and Data Officer) to guide the next chapter of the digital agenda. You will shape the future operating model and set strategic direction for data, insight, AI and digital innovation across the organisation.

Reporting to Strategy and Innovation, you will lead enterprise architecture, governance and investment aligned to council priorities, building a digitally capable, citizen-focused service for residents