Chief Digital Officer

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Wellingborough is seeking a Chief Digital Officer to lead the strategic direction of digital, data, and technology for Northamptonshire Police and Fire Services. The ideal candidate will innovate to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in public service.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic digital development and leadership.
• Strong understanding of technology in public services.
• Proven ability to innovate and improve operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the digital, data, and technology direction.
• Identify opportunities to advance technology in services.
• Deliver innovative solutions for effective community service.

Job description

Overview

The best part about working in this team:

This role is part of Enabling Services, working across Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. Enabling services are committed to delivering exceptional public services, providing the very best support to our frontlines to do so. Working across the services provides variety, job satisfaction and the chance to develop and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of others. If you want an opportunity with public service at its heart, in organisations that are on a journey to be outstanding, then join us.

Role purpose

The purpose of this role:

This critical role will develop and lead the strategic digital, data and technology direction of the two organisations, as well as the OPFCC, and by directing the related resources required to plan, develop, deliver and support

Job description

The Chief Digital Officer will deliver innovation to meet the joint needs and strategic direction of Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service going forward, identifying and maximising opportunities for advancing technology, enabling Police and Fire to deliver a more effective and efficient service to its communities, and achieving operational goals innovatively.