Head of Digital

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Head of Digital for a local council in Colchester. The role involves leading the ICT team, developing digital strategies, and overseeing transformation programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills in digital strategy implementation and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ICT Team to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Accountable for developing and delivering ICT and digital strategies.
• Ensure robust ICT security measures are in place.

Skills

Digital Strategy Development

Organizational Change Leadership

Strategic Direction

Prioritisation Skills

Motivational Skills

Business Acumen

Financial Awareness

Political Awareness

Job description

My client is seeking a Head of Digital to be based in their Colchester office.

Responsibilities

• To be the Head of the ICT profession and lead, direct, manage and review the ICT Team including the recruitment, development and retention of high-performing staff to ensure the delivery of resilient, high quality, customer-focused services in a cost effective, safe and efficient manner in line with Council/CBH policies and legislation
• Be accountable to the Council’s Senior Leadership Board and to Colchester Borough Homes’ Directors Management Team and Board for leading the development and delivery of clear over-arching ICT, telephony, digital and online strategies in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team, Managers and partners.
• Ensure robust ICT security to prevent data breaches and ensure the continued security of software, data and infrastructure.
• Transform how we work internally using technology to drive the right outcomes for our residents, communities and businesses and lead all digital aspects of the Council’s transformation programme.
• Ensure all other aspects of the transformation programme are enabled by the Digital Devices.
• Lead and manage the Digital Service to deliver agreed levels of customer performance
• Manage the team’s Human Resources in terms of performance, development, attendance and health and safety.
• Manage the financial and physical resources of the services within agreed budget levels
• To build elected member and CBH board member confidence in the Council’s/CBH’s abilities to meet the needs of internal users and communities through effective relationships.
• Be responsible for the collection, maintenance and integrity of personal data ensuring confidentiality is maintained and data is processed in an accountable manner. Comply with our data protection policies and procedures to ensure we meet our legal responsibilities under data protection legislation. Ensure a wide understanding of this legislation in the Digital Service and that it me
  
  

Skills

• Be able to develop and lead the implementation of Digital Strategy and a clear digital roadmap
• Be able to prioritise competing calls on digital resources
• Give clear strategic direction
• Initiate and lead organisational change
• Be able to inspire and motivate others
• Have organisational and political awareness
• Empower and enable staff
• Be decisive and accountable
• Have business acumen and financial awareness
  
  

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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