Digital Innovation Manager

Tewkesbury Borough Council; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Tewkesbury seeks an energetic Digital Innovation Manager to lead digital transformation and improve public services. You'll manage a talented team, drive the council's digital agenda, and champion innovation while building strong partnerships within the organization. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in digital innovation and leadership skills. The role offers a dynamic work environment with flexible arrangements.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Agile working arrangements

Free parking at the office

Local Government Pension Scheme

Career progression opportunities

20% discount at local leisure centre

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering impactful change in digital innovation.
• Experience guiding high performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills with senior leaders and developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers to deliver user-friendly digital services.
• Drive the council's digital strategy and transformation agenda.
• Advise senior leaders on emerging technologies and services.

Skills

Digital innovation

Leadership

Web technologies

Cloud infrastructure

Agile development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

About The Role

Are you ready to lead digital transformation that makes a real difference to people’s lives?

Tewkesbury Borough Council is looking for a forward-thinking, energetic Digital Innovation Manager to help shape the future of public services. This is a unique opportunity to lead an award-winning team at the heart of our transformation journey where creativity, collaboration and customer focus drive everything we do.

You’ll be joining a council that’s ambitious, agile and committed to delivering smarter, more inclusive services. As Digital Innovation Manager, you’ll be the catalyst for change, bringing fresh ideas, challenging the status quo, and turning vision into reality.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading a talented team of developers to deliver digital services that are robust, user-friendly and future-ready.
• Driving forward the council’s digital strategy and transformation agenda, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Acting as a key link between technical delivery and programme management—ensuring projects are delivered on time and to spec.
• Championing innovation across the organisation, identifying opportunities to improve services through digital solutions.
• Advising senior leaders on emerging technologies and shaping the council’s digital future.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to deliver shared outcomes and efficiencies.
• Promoting a culture of agility, experimentation and continuous improvement

What you’ll bring:

• A passion for digital innovation and a track record of delivering impactful change.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience guiding high performing teams.
• Technical know-how across web technologies, APIs, cloud infrastructure and agile development.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex challenges into practical, user-centred solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills—you’ll be just as comfortable presenting to senior leaders as you are collaborating with developers.
• A proactive, curious mindset and the confidence to challenge traditional ways of working.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Joe Cole, Associate Director: IT, Cyber & Digital on 01684 272082 or [e-mail].

Closing Date: Sunday, 24th August 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 25th August 2025

About Us

In return we offer:

• Up to 30 days annual leave
• Agile working arrangements
• Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Potential career progression
• 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by clickinghere.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.