Deputy Director – ICT & Digital Services

Lorien; Devon and Torbay; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lorien in the public sector is seeking a visionary Deputy Director – ICT & Digital Services to lead and transform digital, technology and information services across a large and complex environment in Devon.

This senior role shapes how technology empowers the workforce, improves services for communities, and drives innovation, with onsite work two days a week. You will oversee a £5 million annual budget and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver modern services.

Qualifikationen

• Senior-level experience leading ICT and digital operations in a large organisation.
• Proven track record delivering digital transformation at pace.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop high-performing teams.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for ICT, digital and information services.
• Champion customer-centric digital services enabling colleagues to work efficiently.
• Lead organisation-wide digital transformation with automation and modern ways of working.
• Oversee an annual technology budget of approximately £5 million and influence investments.
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams and collaborate with senior stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Digital transformation

Budget management

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Jobbeschreibung

Deputy Director – ICT & Digital Services

Devon - Onsite 2 days a week

3 month contract

Inside of IR35

An ambitious public‑sector organisation is seeking a visionary Deputy Director – ICT & Digital Services to lead and transform digital, technology and information services across a large and complex environment. This strategic leadership role will shape how technology empowers the workforce, enhances service delivery, and supports improved outcomes for communities.

You will play a key part in driving innovation, modernising digital capabilities, and enabling the organisation to operate effectively in an increasingly digital world.

Key Responsibilities

In this influential role, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for ICT, digital and information services, ensuring they remain secure, resilient and future‑focused.
• Champion the development of customer‑centric digital services that enable colleagues to work more efficiently and effectively.
• Lead organisation‑wide digital transformation, embedding innovation, automation and modern ways of working.
• Oversee an annual technology budget of approximately £5 million, with influence over wider investment decisions.
• Lead and develop multi‑disciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and professional excellence.
• Shape corporate strategy and contribute to a unified, organisation‑wide approach to digital.
• Operate as part of the senior leadership team, supporting transformation and improved outcomes for service users.

About You

We are seeking an experienced, forward‑thinking leader who brings:

• Senior‑level experience managing large‑scale ICT and digital operations within a complex organisation.
• A proven record of delivering digital transformation and modernising services at pace.
• Strong people‑leadership capability, with experience developing high‑performing teams and navigating change.
• Confidence in building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, partners and suppliers.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to balance operational delivery and long‑term organisational vision.

If you are available and interested, please apply today!