We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive a ambitious Digital Transformation Programme on a 6 month initial contract. As a Assistant Director of Digital Transformation, you will report to the Executive Director – Transformation and provide strategic leadership across the IT and digital services, ensuring they deliver on their corporate objectives and improve services for residents through digital transformation.
What You’ll Do
* Lead the Digital Transformation Programme from strategy to implementation.
* Shape and deliver the corporate IT strategy to support wider transformation goals.
* Advise senior leaders and councillors on digital opportunities and priorities.
* Champion innovation and accessibility, including the development of our council website.
* Embed best practice frameworks such as ITIL and TOGAF to ensure service excellence.
What You’ll Bring
* A proven track record of leading large-scale digital and IT transformation in the Public Sector.
* Strong experience in programme and project management with measurable outcomes.
* Deep knowledge of digital change, IT operations, and cloud-based solutions.
* Strategic vision with the ability to translate ideas into practical improvements.
* Strong leadership skills
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital services in a complex organisation, making a real difference to how our residents experience council services.
This role will be hybrid based and is offering a day rate of £600-700 per day via a umbrella company Inside IR35.