Strategic IT Business Partner Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Our client, a public sector organisation, seeks a Strategic Business Partner to align IT services with strategic objectives and drive technology-led transformation. The Role Act as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, bridging business units and IT. you'll provide strategic oversight, governance, and performance monitoring of outsourced IT services. Key Responsibilities Serve as primary liaison between business and IT, ensuring technology aligns with strategic priorities Conduct business impact assessments and identify digital transformation readiness gaps Lead implementation of digital solutions using ITIL 4 and Agile methodologies Manage relationships with senior leadership, directorates, and IT service providers Oversee outsourced IT performance, ensuring compliance with ITIL 4 and NIST CSF 2.0 standards Promote agile working methods and ensure integration with key platforms (Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, ESRI ArcGIS) Identify and mitigate IT project risks while ensuring regulatory compliance Support digital capability building through coaching and change management Essential Requirements Experience in business relationship management or digital transformation within local government/public sector Ability to conduct business impact assessments and translate business needs into digital solutions Strong stakeholder engagement skills Experience in agile, product-based IT environments Desirable Requirements SFIA Level 5 capabilities in strategic planning and governance GDAD governance frameworks and business change leadership experience Contract and supplier management experience Change management certification (PROSCI, APM, PRINCE2, or Agile) Experience in data-led organisations with cybersecurity knowledge James Andrews is acting as an employment agency in relation to this role. We try to respond to all applications within 72 hours. If you haven't heard from us, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. Recommendation scheme: Refer a friend and receive up to £100 each once they complete 20 days. Terms and conditions apply.