Director of Digital, Data and Technology
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- Employer:
- London Borough of Newham
- Location:
- London
- Salary:
- £117,963 - £136,101
- Closing date:
- 22nd February
- Job Ref:
- GSe129200
Description
Lead change. Shape lives. Be part of something new.
Digital is the backbone of transformation, and central to how we deliver for residents. We’re building reliable, secure foundations and embracing innovation to create services that are simpler, faster and more accessible. This is your opportunity to lead that journey.
You’ll set the vision and lead the delivery of resilient, scalable platforms and services that enable seamless resident experiences and smarter ways of working. You’ll own our digital strategy and roadmap; strengthen cyber security, disaster recovery and business continuity; and accelerate automation, data and AI adoption where it adds real value.
You’ll lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team; embed user-centred design and agile delivery; and make sure we’re getting full value from strategic partners and suppliers, including contract and vendor management in a multi-vendor environment. You’ll bring strong market awareness and networks and the technical astuteness to judge the art of the possible, from modern platforms and integration to data governance, analytics and robotics.
About you
You’ll be an experienced digital leader with a track record of enterprise-scale transformation in complex organisations. You’ll combine expertise in cyber security, resilience and disaster recovery with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear strategy for senior stakeholders.
You’ll have experience leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering an inclusive culture, alongside strong skills in supplier and contract management. You’ll understand data governance, analytics and automation, and you’ll be alert to sector trends and networks such as LOTI and SOCITM. Above all, you’ll balance risk and value, align investment to organisational priorities and champion user-centred design and evidence-based improvement.
If you’re ready to shape the digital future of one of London’s most dynamic boroughs, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more by contacting Frazer Thouard (frazer.thouard@gatenbysanderson.com) or Kembi Coakelin (kembi.coakelin@gatenbysanderson.com).
We are proud to serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs and are committed to building inclusive teams that reflect our communities.
We Are Newham. Join us.
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com
Contact
The following consultants are managing this role and will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered in the person specification on the next webpage.
- Contact:
- Delicia Coutinho
- Telephone:
- 07741 264 892