6 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose As the Assistant Director – Digital, you will be the driving force behind our corporate Digital Transformation Programme. Reporting to the Executive Director - Transformation, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to our IT and digital services, ensuring they are aligned with the council's corporate objectives. Key Duties/Accountabilities Spearheading the development, strategy, and implementation of our ambitious Digital Transformation Programme. Leading the corporate IT strategy, ensuring it supports our wider transformation goals. Advising the Corporate Leadership Team and Councillors on strategic digital opportunities and priorities. Championing the development of the council's website to enhance user experience and accessibility. Fostering a culture of innovation by exploring and adopting new technologies and digital approaches. Ensuring the benefits of our digital transformation are effectively communicated to our employees, members, and residents. Embedding robust frameworks such as ITIL and TOGAF to ensure service excellence. Essential Experience Required Significant experience in developing and implementing successful digital transformation and IT strategies and programmes. A demonstrable history of managing complex programmes and projects that have led to clear improvements. Proven experience in driving and communicating transformational change. Extensive experience with programme and project management tools. Essential Qualification Required Educated to a degree level or equivalent. A relevant professional or post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience. Additional information to note The role closes on 17th August 2025, apply ASAP. Requirements Requirements Significant experience in developing and implementing successful digital transformation and IT strategies and programmes. Demonstrable history of managing complex programmes and projects that have led to clear improvements. Proven experience in driving and communicating transformational change. Extensive experience with programme and project management tools. Educated to a degree level or equivalent. Relevant professional or post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience.