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Role: Head of Digital

Location: Colchester (2 days per month)

Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE

Are you a results driven Head of Digital with knowledge of the Public Sector?

We're working with one of the region's largest public sector organisations as they look to expand their senior management team with the addition of an experienced Head of Digital.

Responsibilities:

To be the Head of the ICT profession and lead, direct, manage and review the ICT Team including the recruitment, development and retention of high-performing staff to ensure the delivery of resilient, high quality, customer-focused services in a cost effective, safe and efficient manner in line with policies and legislation
Be accountable to the Senior Leadership Board and to Colchester Borough Homes' Directors Management Team and Board for leading the development and delivery of clear over-arching ICT, telephony, digital and online strategies in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team, Managers and partners.
Ensure robust ICT security to prevent data breaches and ensure the continued security of software, data and infrastructure.
Transform how we work internally using technology to drive the right outcomes for our residents, communities and businesses and lead all digital aspects of the transformation programme.
Ensure all other aspects of the transformation programme are enabled by the Digital Devices.
Lead and manage the Digital Service to deliver agreed levels of customer performance
Manage the team's Human Resources in terms of performance, development, attendance and health and safety.
Manage the financial and physical resources of the services within agreed budget levels
To build elected member and board member confidence in the clients abilities to meet the needs of internal users and communities through effective relationships.
Be responsible for the collection, maintenance and integrity of personal data ensuring confidentiality is maintained and data is processed in an accountable manner. Comply with our data protection policies and procedures to ensure we meet our legal responsibilities under data protection legislation. Ensure a wide understanding of this legislation in the Digital Service and that it meets compliance requirements.

Requirements:

Degree level or equivalent qualification/experience
Evidence of recent relevant ICT professional qualification and continuous professional development.
Leadership or Management qualification and/or significant senior management experience
Project management qualification or relevant experience
Be able to develop and lead the implementation of Digital Strategy and a clear digital roadmap
Be able to prioritise competing calls on digital resources

Role specific requirements:

Leadership/Management:

Give clear strategic direction
Initiate and lead organisational change
Be able to inspire and motivate others
Have organisational and political awareness
Empower and enable staff
Be decisive and accountable
Have business acumen and financial awareness
Deal with conflict
Use appropriate leadership styles

Impact and influence:

Be able to build and use relationships inside and outside the organisation
Be able to influence stakeholders
Be able to negotiate

Project Management:

Be able to plan, monitor and prioritise change
Understand lead risk management
Be methodical but innovative and able to problem solve

IT Skills:

Microsoft Office365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Data Protection:

Up to date knowledge and understanding of the principles of data protection legislation to ensure compliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a business that is experiencing significant growth and investing in its future success. If you have the skills and experience outlined above, then please send your updated CV to .

Please note: This role requires all candidates to have no current or future requirement for sponsorship to work in the UK.

Role: Head of Digital

Location: Colchester (2 days per month)

Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE

In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy