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SalaryDerbyshire County Council - Director of Digital
Salary - £99,063 to £108,772
Derbyshire is home to nearly 800,000 residents, encompasses the oldest and one of the busiest national parks in the country, and a county that supports thriving businesses small and large across a broad landscape of historic industry, those at the forefront of technology and an active tourism sector. At the heart of this is a County Council that supports communities and neighbourhoods, delivering excellent services and enabling individuals and businesses to thrive. A Council that is modernising and embracing new technologies and digital opportunities that will allow us to Simplify, Digitise and Grow, to continue delivering great outcomes whilst adapting to the continued pressures and challenges ahead of us.
To achieve our vision, we have created a new role of Director of Digital, who will lead the delivery of our Digital Strategy, enabling us to implement new technology, improve system integration, make data driven decisions and innovate at scale.
We are developing a new Target Operating Model that will define how digital, technology and data will shape how services are delivered, and how we operate as a council, achieving value for money whilst keeping our core values at heart to enable local people and places to thrive. Our new Director will have a transformative approach, championing how we use digital, data and technology across the Council, advocating our vision to colleagues, partners and Members to develop buy-in and support at all levels. Our journey is also one of culture change, ensuring that the potential of the technologies we are implementing are realised, connecting vision with the daily operating environment, whilst ensuring our digital and technology offer evolves to meet modern standards. You will take strategic ownership of ICT, technology and data systems, providing assurance for security and privacy, with clear governance and oversight, and being a key adviser to senior officers and Members.
With a track record of effective leadership of transformation and a wealth of experience in a similar role, you will understand the complexity of our operating environment from having worked within either the public or private sectors. We are seeking someone with a clear understanding of technology and modern applications who can take our organisation on a transformative journey. Crucially, you will demonstrate how you will operate within a complex corporate and political setting, with an understanding of the importance of strong governance, and oversight of Digital and data security.
The role is based in Matlock where we operate a hybrid-working policy including regularly working from County Hall. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer 34 days annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme including employer contributions of 20.8%.
To find out more and to apply visit; https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe106294/Director-of-Digital/
Closing date: 4 February 2024
This post is designated in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 as a Politically Restricted Post. The successful candidate will therefore be disqualified from: (a) Becoming or remaining a Member of a local authority (excluding town or parish councils); or (b) Standing as a candidate for election as a Member of the House of Commons or the European Parliament (c) Acting as an election agent (d) Acting as an official of a political party, (e) Canvassing on behalf of a political party or individual (f) Publishing material or addressing the public in support of a political party.
