Digital Commissioning Manager

Cheshire West and Chester; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a motivated Digital Commissioning Manager to lead its digital commissioning team within the DDAT department. The role encompasses developing strategies, managing lifecycle processes, and ensuring compliance while driving innovation and service excellence. This is an opportunity to join a progressive team with ambitious plans and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Part of a GOLD Investors in People organization

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning digital products and services.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams in a complex environment.
• Knowledge of AI tools and platforms for service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the digital commissioning team.
• Develop and deliver the DDAT strategy and team plan.
• Ensure compliance with security and standards.
• Manage the integration of DDAT service functions.

Skills

Digital trends knowledge

Vendor management

Lifecycle management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Grade 15

£68,657 - £75,954 (as of April 2024 pay band figures)

The Cheshire West and Chester Council Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) department has recently undergone a significant transformation and is looking for a Digital Commissioning Manager to lead the digital commissioning team. The role involves managing responsibilities around digital strategy, lifecycle management, vendor management, and digital service integration.

For more information on the role and the DDAT department, please visit the Digital, Data and Technology recruitment site.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 30th June 2025

About Cheshire West and Chester Council

Cheshire West and Chester Council is committed to enabling everyone to thrive through core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment. We aim to provide top-quality services to our communities with a fresh and energetic approach.

Role Overview

The DDAT department seeks an experienced and motivated Digital Commissioning Manager to manage the digital commissioning team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly created, progressive team with ambitious plans. The role is classified as Grade 15, £68,657 - £75,954 (as of April 2024 pay band figures). The application deadline is midnight on 30th June 2025.

For more information on the role and department, visit the Digital, Data and Technology recruitment site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and motivate the digital commissioning team to drive change and innovation, supporting excellence across the service.
• Develop and deliver the DDAT strategy and team plan.
• Manage proactive lifecycle management of DDAT capabilities including applications, hosting, storage, security, and networks, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Oversee effective change and release management processes.
• Ensure security and compliance processes are effectively managed.
• Manage the delivery of a new commoditized approach to DDAT provision, integrating the best commercial options with in-house capabilities.
• Coordinate the forward plan for DDAT commissioning and engage with the wider service team, including the User Experience Manager, for decision-making.
• Ensure seamless integration of all DDAT service functions, internal and external, providing secure and resilient services to users.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of digital trends, tools, and platforms, especially AI, with a focus on improving service experience and operational efficiencies. Experience in commissioning digital products and services, working with stakeholders up to director level in complex organizations, and leading, inspiring, and developing teams is essential.

Additional Information

For detailed role and person specifications, please review the job profile. Joining Cheshire West and Chester Council makes you part of a GOLD Investors in People (IiP) organization committed to building sustainable communities.