Digital & IT Delivery Lead
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL, Reading
Digital & IT Delivery Lead
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READING BOROUGH COUNCIL, Reading
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 1 week ago, 10 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 65e2501f2a1943ad9a55e4f24440c2ff
Full Job Description
The Digital and IT service within Reading Borough council is a very forward-looking Digital Service leading the in regards delivery tools and techniques available to customers and employees. We are proud of our accessibility standards and we have a great ambition to do even more through the introduction of world class standard systems, artificial intelligence and robotics.
Our service is one of the most critical roles that enables the council function and we take pride in the quality of digital and IT service delivery both internally and through our managed service suppliers. In digital and IT, we have responsibility for the council's web estate, software, hardware, application support, development, telephony, networks and cyber security.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.
About the role
This role is pivotal to the next phase of Reading's digital transformation as a borough. It will play a central part in driving our ambition to lead in digital innovation and enhance both customer and employee experiences. The role embodies the principles of a digital-first culture and will spearhead strategies and initiatives to embed this vision within the council and across the borough's communities.
You will collaborate with existing partners and the tech industry in Reading to foster a vibrant digital culture throughout the borough. Beyond promoting this culture, the role carries responsibility for the Agile delivery of the council's digital programme portfolio, ensuring projects are executed with agility while adhering to corporate governance standards.
You will manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders through effective business partnering, serving as a key link to the broader Digital team. Additionally, this role will oversee the council's software development team, ensuring alignment with the council's digital goals.
You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in delivering Agile programmes and fostering a digital culture within an organization of similar complexity. You should have a proven track record of managing or collaborating with software development teams and designing effective IT solutions. Additionally, you must demonstrate expertise in engaging and managing senior stakeholders in comparable organizations., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
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