Chief Digital and Information Officer
Government of The United Kingdom, Newtown, Cambridge
Chief Digital and Information Officer
£120000
Government of The United Kingdom, Newtown, Cambridge
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 2973776d06c2400d841f7e6d7670e65a
Full Job Description
- Lead Transformational Change: You will spearhead digital strategies, identifying new opportunities to innovate across our councils, leveraging shared technologies, resources, and expertise.
- Collaborate for Success: Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders across three councils, driving digital synergy while recognising each council's unique needs and challenges.
- Inspire and Lead: Guide a talented team in delivering ambitious digital transformation programs, shaping the future of public services with a focus on accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability. What We Offer:
- Strategic Impact: Work directly with the Chief Executives of the partner councils to shape and execute our vision for digital transformation.
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative shared service that values new ideas, creative solutions, and continuous improvement.
- A Leadership Role with Purpose: This is a senior, highly influential role where your leadership will leave a lasting legacy on the public sector., An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role., Does this sound like an opportunity for you? If so, we'd love to hear from you. You can apply by completing an application form and submitting your CV along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk. Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk. The closing date is 9am 5 November 2024. The first round of interviews will take place on 14 or 15 November and the final assessment centre will take place in-person on Monday 25 November. However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying! Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying. For many of our roles (and where it is possible) we are currently working remotely and anticipate in the future returning to a hybrid office model on a flexible basis. This will still include work-from-home and flexi-time opportunities to provide a good work-life balance whilst ensuring that teams benefit from in-person interaction. Candidates should therefore be within commutable distance of our offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire or able to attend meetings as required if further afield.Working for the council As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
- Visionary Leadership: You have a proven track record in digital strategy, transformation, and service innovation.
- Collaborative Approach: You understand the power of partnerships and can create synergies across different organisations and teams.
- Performance-Driven: You are committed to driving results and creating a positive, high-performing digital culture. If you're ready to take on one of the most exciting digital leadership roles in the public sector, we want to hear from you!
Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving digital transformation and innovation?,
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.