Chief Digital & Data Transformation Officer

Tile Hill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Hamlets Council is seeking a Director of Digital, Data and Technology to lead a major digital transformation at pace in one of London’s most ambitious boroughs. You will act as the Council’s Chief Digital and Information Officer, shaping strategy across digital, data, technology, cyber security and innovation.

You will champion responsible AI adoption, ensure resilient technology governance and lead high-performing teams across functions to deliver measurable public value for residents and

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in digital, data and technology.
• A successful track record of leading large-scale digital transformation.
• Strong commercial, governance and technology leadership capability.
• Experience influencing executive leaders, elected members and complex stakeholder groups.
• A passion for innovation, digital inclusion and public service improvement.
• The ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical and deliverable solutions.
• A commitment to inclusive leadership and developing exceptional teams.

Responsibilities

• Digital Transformation Leadership: lead organisation-wide programmes modernising services and improving resident experiences.
• Technology and Data Strategy: develop a clear roadmap for technology, data, digital services and innovation.
• Cyber Security and Information Assurance: provide executive leadership for cyber security, resilience and governance.
• Innovation and Emerging Technologies: drive responsible adoption of AI, automation and new tech.
• Building High-Performing Teams: create an inclusive, collaborative digital, data and technology function.

Job description

Tower Hamlets Council is seeking a Director of Digital, Data and Technology to lead a major digital transformation at pace in one of London’s most ambitious boroughs. You will act as the Council’s Chief Digital and Information Officer, shaping strategy across digital, data, technology, cyber security and innovation.

You will champion responsible AI adoption, ensure resilient technology governance and lead high-performing teams across functions to deliver measurable public value for residents and