Closing Date: 28th January 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £72,312 - £75,711
Hours: 35 per week
People and Place: Technology that Empowers Communities and Teams
About the Role
Stirling Council is seeking an experienced and visionary ICT leader to champion digital innovation and deliver our ICT Strategy and Technology Roadmap. This is a unique opportunity to ensure secure, intelligent, and sustainable services for our communities while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
In this role, you will:
Lead and Inspire People: Build, develop, and motivate a talented ICT team.
Put Customers First: Deliver technology that meets user needs and enhances citizen experience.
Shape the Future: Align existing and emerging technology with our priorities.
Drive Digital Transformation: Oversee hybrid cloud adoption, SaaS solutions, and modern workplace tools for mobile and flexible working.
Champion Cyber Resilience: Embed Zero Trust, MFA, and proactive threat management.
Enable Smart Services: Harness AI, IoT, and data analytics for insight-driven outcomes.
Ensure Governance and Compliance: Manage budgets effectively and maintain ICT policies aligned with ITIL, COBIT frameworks, and national standards.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous leave and wellbeing support
• A culture of innovation and continuous improvement
If you're a strategic thinker who values people as much as technology, and you're passionate about leading teams and delivering customer-focused digital services, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build a digitally empowered Stirling.
If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Job Description
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The Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
* Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
* Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit
* Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
* Carers Leave
* Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
* Access to Health & Wellbeing support
* Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Lift share Scheme
* Car Lease Scheme
* Technology Benefit Scheme