Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation
Core
Lead the council's digital, data, technology, and innovation agenda to improve outcomes for residents, businesses, and staff through strategic transformation and emerging technologies.
Role type
Senior IC strategic leader (Assistant Director)
Builds
Digital strategy, ICT operations, cyber security, data intelligence, and innovation programmes
Domain
Public sector / Digital transformation
Required skills
Strategic leadership, digital transformation, cyber security, data analytics, budget management, stakeholder engagement, change management, AI adoption, programme governance
Preferred skills
Public sector experience, executive-level credibility, partnership building
Technologies
Artificial intelligence, enterprise applications, data intelligence, ICT infrastructure
Responsibilities
Lead development and delivery of the council's Digital Strategy; oversee ICT operations, cyber security, and technology investment; drive organisation-wide digital innovation and automation; manage significant technology revenue and capital budgets; work closely with elected members and senior leaders to deliver strategic priorities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC