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Allen Lane are delighted to be supporting Rutland County Council in their search for a Head of IT on a permanent basis. This is a critical role responsible for driving innovation whilst ensuring the security and integrity of the Council’s information assets. You’ll spearhead the delivery of the Digital & IT strategy whilst continuing a high level of support across the IT Portfolio.
The role
As a Head of IT, you will:
1. Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Digital & IT.
2. Lead & mentor the IT team to ensure continued growth and achieve high performance.
3. Focus on continuously improving service delivery to internal departments and all public-facing platforms.
4. Take the lead on all aspects of digital transformation, using technology to enhance public services and improve efficiency.
5. Ensure all IT infrastructure, systems, and applications are reliable, secure, and scalable.
6. Implement robust cybersecurity measures and data protection strategies in line with GDPR and public sector standards.
7. Oversee large-scale technology projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budgetary constraints.
Key Skills required
As a Head of IT, you will have:
1. Experience in managing an IT/Digital function that is customer-focused, ideally within the public sector.
2. A track record of delivering IT projects whilst managing IT operations.
3. A deep understanding of digital transformation, including data analytics, cloud technology, and customer-centric design.
4. Significant stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
5. Strong knowledge of ITIL or equivalent management frameworks.
6. A strategic mindset with the ability to align IT & Digital services with the council’s long-term objectives.
7. Proven ability to inspire and manage teams, promoting a culture of excellence.
What you get in return
A salary between £67,992 - £75,966 plus benefits, which include the Local Government Pension scheme, 29 days annual leave, reimbursement for business mileage, and much more!
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