Deputy Director of Digital Transformation

Deputy Director of Digital Transformation
Devon
Hybrid
£90,000 to £96,000 per annum
Permanent

Sellick Partnership are currently partnered with a Local Government Organisation to find a Deputy Director of Digital Transformation to lead and transform its digital, technology, and information services. This is a pivotal leadership role combining operational oversight with strategic innovation, offering a unique opportunity to shape how technology enables services, supports the workforce, and improves outcomes for communities.

As the Deputy Director of Digital Transformation, your role extends far beyond systems and infrastructure. Reporting to the Director of Transformation and Business Services, your focus will be on using digital and data intelligently to enhance service delivery, support vulnerable populations, and help the organisation operate cohesively in an increasingly digital world.

What you will be doing as Deputy Director of Digital Transformation:

* Provide strategic and operational leadership for ICT, digital, and information services, ensuring they are secure, resilient, and future-focused.
* Drive the development of customer-centric digital services that enable colleagues across the organisation to work efficiently and effectively.
* Lead the delivery of digital transformation initiatives, embedding innovation, automation, and modern ways of working.
* Oversee a multi-million-pound annual budget, while influencing broader organisational investment decisions.
* Lead and develop multidisciplinary technology and digital teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.
* Influence corporate strategy and contribute to a unified organisational approach.
* Play a key role within the wider leadership team, supporting both directorate priorities and organisational objectives.

What you will need to have experience in for the Deputy Director of Digital Transformation role:

* Experience in managing large-scale Digital and IT Operations, projects, budgets and programmes
* Track record of leading and directing complex Digital and IT services
* Strong stakeholder management
* Experience in a senior management position looking after strategy, policy development and management of operational services in a multidisciplinary environment
* Strong analytical outlook and thought process around business risk and change
* Proactive approach to upcoming changes around LGR and ever-changing financial restraints
* Demonstrable experience of report writing and presenting for committees and leadership teams

What the successful Deputy Director of Digital Transformation will receive:

* Annual salary up to £96,000
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Annual of 26 days plus bank holidays - increasing to 30 days after 5 years
* Flexible working - 2 days on site per week

If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for the Deputy Director of Digital Transformation position then please apply or reach out to Sadie at Sellick Partnership.

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