Director of Digital Transformation & Innovation

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Hessle; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Hull City Council is seeking an ambitious leader to head its digital, data, technology and innovation agenda. You will guide ICT operations, cyber security, digital transformation and analytics to improve public services and drive efficiencies.

The role requires a track record of leading large-scale digital change, strategic thinking and strong communication with senior stakeholders. The position offers hybrid working arrangements in Hull and across the region.

Qualifications

• Track record of leading large-scale digital transformation and organisational change within a complex organisation, ideally public sector.
• Experience developing and implementing digital, technology and innovation strategies.
• Strong understanding of cyber security, information governance, digital services and emerging technologies.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to inspire innovation and build partnerships.
• Vision and credibility to operate at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the council’s Digital Strategy and overall approach to digital, technology and innovation.
• Drive organisation-wide digital innovation.
• Champion innovation, automation and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies.
• Oversee ICT operations, infrastructure, cyber security and technology investment.
• Promote data-led decision making through effective use of insight and analytics.
• Work closely with elected members, senior leaders, regional partners and government bodies.

Skills

Digital transformation

Cyber security

Stakeholder management

Executive leadership

Communication

Innovation

Partnership building

Job description

Hull City Council is seeking an ambitious leader to head its digital, data, technology and innovation agenda. You will guide ICT operations, cyber security, digital transformation and analytics to improve public services and drive efficiencies.

The role requires a track record of leading large-scale digital change, strategic thinking and strong communication with senior stakeholders. The position offers hybrid working arrangements in Hull and across the region.