ICT Manager (Deputy CIO)

WMJobs; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council is seeking an ICT Manager (Deputy CIO) to lead the day-to-day ICT service while shaping the Council’s technology direction. You will deputise for the Chief Information Officer and work with senior leaders and elected members to ensure secure, resilient and modern technology.

This senior role covers applications, infrastructure, cyber security, service delivery, and digital improvement, with strong emphasis on change leadership and customer service.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience leading ICT services, preferably in public sector.
• Strong knowledge across infrastructure, applications, cyber security, and service management.
• Experience working with senior leaders, auditors, suppliers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture, networking and security, applications support and service desk.
• Manage budgets, contracts, procurement and business cases for value for money.
• Lead cyber security, resilience, disaster recovery and technology compliance.
• Provide strategic ICT roadmap leadership and drive service improvement.
• Motivate teams and manage complex ICT projects with stakeholders.

Skills

Senior ICT leadership

Infrastructure & security

Service management

ICT strategy

Education

Degree preferred

Job description

ICT Manager (Deputy CIO)

Are you a confident ICT leader who can balance operational excellence with strategic digital ambition? We are looking for an ICT Manager to lead the day-to-day management of the ICT service while helping shape the Council’s technology direction for the future.

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council,

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer and Assistant Director for Digital and Business Change, this is a senior role with real breadth, influence, and visibility.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead critical ICT services, from applications and infrastructure to cyber security, service delivery, and digital improvement. You will deputise for the Chief Information Officer where required, work with senior leaders and elected members, and help ensure the Council’s technology is secure, resilient, modern, and responsive. If you are passionate about service excellence, innovation, and leading people through change, this role offers the chance to make a lasting difference.

This role will significantly contribute to and represent the Council in its response to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).

About The Role

You will:

• Have significant experience and technical expertise required to lead enterprise architecture, networking and security, application support and service desk.
• Managing budgets, contracts, procurement, and business cases to ensure value for money and effective delivery.
• Lead the Council’s approach to cyber security, resilience, disaster recovery, and technology compliance
• Providing strategic leadership on ICT roadmap, enterprise architecture, digital design, and service improvement.
• Managing and motivating teams, leading complex ICT projects, and building strong relationships with members, partners, suppliers, and senior stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Senior-level experience of leading ICT services, ideally within local government or another complex public-sector environment.
• Strong technical and operational knowledge across infrastructure, applications, cyber security, service management, and ICT strategy.
• Experience of working with senior leaders, elected members, auditors, suppliers, and external partners.
• A relevant degree or willingness to work towards one, with cyber security and project management qualifications advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and customer service.

If you are an experienced ICT leader who wants to combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, we would welcome your application.

For any informal queries please email [e-mail]