Join us in this senior leadership role and be accountable for establishing and embedding digital, data, and insight as core organisational capabilities within EMCCA.
You will lead digital services across EMCCA, collaborating with stakeholders, aligning functional areas to shared objectives and delivering cohesive digital and data service outcomes. The role has significant autonomy within the overall strategic framework. You will provide organisation‑wide leadership on digital transformation and data‑led decision‑making, focusing on strategy, transformation, insight, governance, and outcomes, with technology delivery enabled through partnerships and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Leading the ongoing development and delivery of EMCCA’s Digital and Data Strategy alongside the supporting roadmap in alignment with the overarching direction set by the Director of Digital and Operations.
Acting as EMCCA’s senior professional lead for digital and data, setting standards, principles, and ways of working across the organisation.
Providing expert advice and assurance to the Director of Digital and Operations, Executive Team, and Members.
Driving user‑centred design, agile delivery, and digital‑by‑default approaches across EMCCA.
Resolving complex, cross‑cutting transformation challenges within delegated authority.
Setting the strategic direction for data governance, analytics, and insight under the overall leadership of the Director of Digital and Operations.
Leading and developing multidisciplinary digital teams which includes solutions architects.
Managing resources and budgets within agreed delegations.
Leading strategic engagement with constituent authorities, government departments.
Managing strategic risks relating to data use, delivery, and ethics.
Your Profile
Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Extensive experience in a similar role operating in high‑pressure environments, managing competing priorities and navigating complex stakeholder landscapes with professionalism and resilience.
Proven ability to write and present complex, sensitive and high‑impact reports, tailored to diverse audiences including senior leaders, elected members, and external partners.
Track record of improving systems and streamlining processes, delivering measurable efficiency gains, enhanced service quality, and alignment with organisational goals.
Exceptional persuasive, influencing and communication skills with the ability to engage sensitively and tactfully across a wide range of stakeholders, senior leaders, partners, including situations involving confidential or sensitive material.
Advanced analytical capability, able to interpret complex data, identify key issues, and produce high‑quality reports, briefings, and strategic documents that inform decision‑making.
Proven leadership and governance experience at a senior level, managing diverse teams and engaging with complex stakeholder groups to deliver strategic objectives.
Senior leadership experience in digital transformation, data, analytics, or service design.
NB – this is a politically restricted post as designated under the LGHA, and any subsequent amendment. As such, you may not have any active political role either in or outside of work.
Closing date: 31st May
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