Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation

Hull City Council is seeking an ambitious, innovative and inspirational leader to join its corporate leadership team as Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation. The role leads the council's digital, data, technology and innovation agenda, reports to the Executive Director of Corporate Resources, and covers ICT operations, cyber security, digital transformation, data and reporting, enterprise applications, customer technologies, digital inclusion and innovation programmes. Work base is Hull, with flexible working and some opportunities for homeworking.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of the council's Digital Strategy and overall approach to digital, technology and innovation; drive organisation-wide digital innovation and empower services through technology; champion innovation, automation and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence; oversee ICT operations, infrastructure, cyber security and technology investment; promote data-led decision making through analytics, insight and business intelligence; lead major digital change programmes, ensuring strong governance, benefits realisation and successful delivery; manage significant technology revenue and capital budgets while securing value for money and long-term sustainability; work closely with elected members, senior leaders, regional partners and government bodies to deliver strategic priorities

Requirements

Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation and organisational change; significant senior leadership experience within a complex organisation, ideally within the public sector; experience of developing and implementing digital, technology and innovation strategies; strong understanding of cyber security, information governance, digital services and emerging technologies; experience of managing substantial budgets, resources and multi-disciplinary teams; exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills; ability to inspire innovation, build partnerships and deliver measurable improvements in services and outcomes; vision and credibility to operate confidently at executive level within a politically sensitive environment

Benefits

A competitive salary; excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS); initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service; eight public holidays per year; three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New Year period; career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods; supportive and forward-thinking culture; great career development opportunities