Deputy Director Technology Services

HM Land Registry; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service benefits

Job summary

HM Land Registry in Plymouth is seeking a Deputy Director Technology Services to lead a team of around 300 IT professionals and ensure service performance, security and resilience across a complex technology estate.

You will oversee infrastructure, networks, cloud hosting, data centre services, end-user devices and data storage while managing a circa £50m budget and driving value for money within government guidelines.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of technology, infrastructure, and cyber security at an enterprise level.
• Experience leading infrastructure teams at an enterprise level.
• Oversight of large-scale technology projects or change activities.
• Experience in cyber security within a low-risk enterprise environment.
• Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness and experience in negotiations and contracts.
• Experience leading and developing large, complex groups of technical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership to a broad group of technical staff.
• Ensure the performance of core systems continues to meet the needs of the organisation whilst supporting major change activities and continuous improvement.
• Manage large IT budgets (circa £50m) and suppliers in accordance with wider government guidance, driving value for money and savings.
• Ensure appropriate security solutions and services are deployed to protect the organisation from malicious attacks.
• Work closely with technical architecture to ensure the future direction of infrastructure meets the expectations of the organisation.
• Be an active and supportive member of directorate and wider organisation leadership team, promoting and demonstrating organisational values.
• Communicate with a wide range of HMLR executives, staff and external stakeholders, driving partnerships, setting the agenda and influencing the wider development of the property sector.
• Serve as Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for projects or portfolios that are relevant to the role.
• Create an environment where our people can succeed, effectively leading and developing your senior management team through clear delegation of responsibilities and agreement of performance criteria.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Enterprise IT management

Cyber security

Budget & procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiations

Job description

HM Land Registry - SCS1 Deputy Director Technology Services - Up-to £100,000 p/a & Civil Service benefits

Location: Hybrid / Plymouth

Millions of people and businesses rely on HM Land Registry every year for guaranteed and trusted information on property ownership which covers properties worth around £8 trillion. Understanding and protecting the nation’s land ownership, and its potential use and value, is vital to a successful economy and a sustainable future.

The Transformation and Technology Directorate is looking for an exceptional leader to take accountability for the overall performance, security, and resilience of the organisation’s Technology Services. Operating across a complex, business-critical technology estate that underpins core organisational capability and the wider conveyancing market, this role provides visible, senior leadership to a function of around 300 IT professionals.

You will set direction, drive outcomes, and ensure the highest standards of service performance, security, and operational excellence across the estate. You will oversee all Infrastructure and Networks, including cloud hosting, data centre services, networking, workplace platforms, end-user devices, and data storage, while managing a budget of circa £50m and a complex supply chain portfolio.

As our Deputy Director Technology Services, you will be responsible for:

• Provide direction and leadership to a broad group of technical staff, demonstrating familiarity and competence with a range of technologies.
• Ensure the performance of core systems continues to meet the needs of the organisation whilst supporting major change activities and continuous improvement.
• Manage large IT budgets (circa £50m) and suppliers in accordance with wider government guidance, driving value for money and savings.
• Ensure appropriate security solutions and services are deployed to protect the organisation from malicious attacks.
• Work closely with technical architecture to ensure the future direction of infrastructure meets the expectations of the organisation.
• Be an active and supportive member of directorate and wider organisation leadership team, promoting and demonstrating organisational values.
• Communicate with a wide range of HMLR executives, staff and external stakeholders, driving partnerships, setting the agenda and influencing the wider development of the property sector.
• Serve as Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for projects or portfolios that are relevant to the role.
• Create an environment where our people can succeed, effectively leading and developing your senior management team through clear delegation of responsibilities and agreement of performance criteria.

What we need from you:

• Broad understanding of technology, infrastructure, and cyber security at an enterprise level.
• Demonstrable experience of successfully leading infrastructure teams at an enterprise level.
• Successful oversight of large scale technology projects or change activities.
• Experience of cyber security in a low risk enterprise environment.
• Experience of effectively managing relationships with and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness and experience of leading commercial negotiations and contracts.
• Experience of successfully leading and developing large and complex groups of technical professionals.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.