Head of Digital (Interim) – 5446

Clear IT Recruitment Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Digital to lead the ICT profession in Colchester. The role involves managing the ICT Team, ensuring digital security, and driving the Council’s transformation programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing digital strategies and motivating teams. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital area of local governance.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead the implementation of Digital Strategy.
• Experience in managing competing digital resources.
• Skills in inspiring and empowering team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and manage the ICT Team.
• Ensure robust ICT security and transformation through digital devices.
• Manage financial and physical resources of services within budget.

Skills

Digital Strategy Development

Organisational Change Leadership

Financial Awareness

Team Motivation

Political Awareness

Job description

My client is seeking a Head of Digital to be based in their Colchester, Essex 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
• 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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Job Title: Head of Digital (Interim) - 5446
Job Reference: 5446

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