Director of Technology and Data

Elexon; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Generous pension

Hybrid London office

Job summary

Elexon is seeking a Director of Technology and Data to lead Data Analytics, Architecture and IT Operations within the Digital Directorate. You will shape the technology future, drive AI adoption and ensure secure, resilient and cost-effective digital services across the organisation.

In this senior role you’ll provide strategic direction to senior stakeholders, build multidisciplinary teams and manage budgets, suppliers and partnerships to deliver value and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience across technology & data leadership roles.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver technology strategies and investment roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of data analytics, architecture and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Elexon’s Technology Strategy.
• Lead Data Analytics, Data Science, Architecture and Digital Operations.
• Drive AI strategy, adoption and responsible experimentation.
• Oversee cloud platforms, IT operations and FinOps.

Skills

Senior leadership

Technology strategy

Data analytics

Job description

Join Elexon to shape its technology and data future, leading AI, architecture, analytics and digital operations to deliver secure, resilient services and trusted insight.

We’re looking for an experienced Director of Technology and Data (Grade 15) to join our Digital Directorate at Elexon, reporting to the Chief Digital Officer.

In this senior leadership role, you’ll be responsible for leading our Data Analytics, Architecture and IT Operations functions, ensuring our technology, data capabilities and digital services support Elexon’s strategic objectives and evolving industry responsibilities.

You’ll provide strategic direction across data analytics and data science, enterprise architecture, cloud technologies and digital operations, while driving the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and emerging technologies.

Working closely with our Digital leadership team, senior stakeholders and strategic partners, you’ll help shape Elexon’s technology future, ensuring our platforms and services remain secure, resilient, cost-effective and responsive to business needs.

What you’ll do:

Develop and deliver Elexon’s Technology Strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, digital transformation objectives and evolving industry requirements.

Lead the Data Analytics, Data Science, Architecture and Digital Operations functions, providing strategic direction, developing capability and driving continuous improvement.

Drive Elexon’s AI strategy and adoption roadmap, identifying high-value opportunities for AI, automation and emerging technologies across the organisation.

Oversee AI innovation, research and development, including experimentation, proofs of concept and emerging technology evaluation, ensuring safe and responsible adoption.

Set and maintain enterprise, data and solution architecture standards, providing governance and design assurance for technology programmes and investments.

Lead the development of analytics, reporting and data science capabilities, ensuring trusted and accessible insights support operational and strategic decision‑making.

Oversee cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, workplace technology and IT service operations, ensuring reliable, secure and resilient digital services.

Drive cloud optimisation, financial management and FinOps, ensuring effective management of technology investments, resources and operational costs.

Provide strategic oversight of technology risk, service resilience, incident management and business continuity, ensuring effective controls and governance.

Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation and a customer-focused culture.

Manage budgets, suppliers, contracts and strategic technology partnerships, ensuring value for money and effective service delivery.

Act as a trusted adviser to the Chief Digital Officer and Executive Leadership Team, providing expert guidance on technology, data, architecture and emerging opportunities.

What you’ll bring:

Significant senior leadership experience across technology, architecture, data analytics, data science or IT operations within a complex organisation.

Proven experience developing and delivering technology strategies, transformation programmes and investment roadmaps aligned to business objectives.

Strong understanding of enterprise, data and solution architecture, including architectural governance, standards and design assurance.

Experience leading data analytics, data science and data engineering capabilities, with an understanding of how data-driven insights support organisational performance.

Knowledge and experience of AI adoption, emerging technologies and responsible AI implementation, including governance, risk and enabling capabilities.

Strong technical understanding of cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, workplace technologies and IT service operations.

Experience overseeing IT service management, operational resilience, incident management and business continuity.

A sound understanding of information security, data protection, technology risk and regulatory compliance.

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and overseeing suppliers and commercial partnerships.

Strong commercial awareness, including financial management, investment planning, business cases and value realisation.

The ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex technical information, providing clear strategic recommendations and guidance.

A collaborative and forward-thinking leadership style, with the ability to drive change, build relationships and deliver results across organisational boundaries.

It would also be beneficial if you have:

Experience working within energy, utilities or another highly regulated industry.

Knowledge of modern data platforms, integration technologies and advanced analytics tools.

Experience with cloud operating models, FinOps and service automation.

A background in technology-enabled organisational transformation and continuous improvement.

Familiarity with product management, agile delivery methodologies and digital innovation.

Experience leading research and development initiatives, evaluating emerging technologies and identifying opportunities for innovation.

Experience engaging with regulators, government bodies, industry stakeholders or external technology partners.

What’s in it for you:

Salary – Competitive

Excellent benefits including bonus, private medical insurance and generous pension scheme

The opportunity to work within a thriving organisation which can support your growth and development

We operate a hybrid working approach with 2 days in our London office

Our culture

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture allows innovation and creativity to flourish. We are committed to continuously improving our culture for our colleagues and stakeholders. Through our hugely successful Diversity Forum, Mental Health First Aid network and regular programme of activities and events, we celebrate difference and recognise the value of employee wellbeing, which is a consistent outcome from annual employee surveys that we conduct. Likewise, as a community, we like to support each other, and all agree Elexon is a great place to work with a great workspace too!

At Elexon, we want to:

Provide true equality of opportunity

Attract and retain diverse talent

Listen to all voices

Be representative of the communities we work in

Be a role model for Diversity and Inclusion in the industry

Elexon together, embracing differences, listening to all voices

Ready to make an impact?

Join us and help shape the future of energy services.