Director of Digital, Data and Technology

Newstartmag; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government organization in London seeks a Director of Digital, Data and Technology to lead digital transformation efforts. The role includes overseeing scalable platforms, strengthening cyber security, and fostering multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates are experienced in enterprise-level change and possess strong supplier management skills. This is an opportunity to shape the digital future of one of London’s boroughs, contributing to inclusive team-building in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of enterprise-scale transformation in complex organizations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong skills in supplier and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision and delivery of scalable platforms and services.
• Strengthen cyber security and disaster recovery processes.
• Embed user-centered design and agile delivery.

Skills

Digital leadership

Cyber security expertise

Agile delivery

Data governance

Supplier and contract management

Job description

Director of Digital, Data and Technology

Lead change. Shape lives. Be part of something new.

Digital is the backbone of transformation,and central to how we deliver for residents.We’rebuilding reliable, secure foundations and embracing innovation to create services that are simpler,fasterand more accessible. This is your opportunity to lead that journey.

You’llset the vision and lead the delivery of resilient, scalable platforms and services that enable seamless resident experiences and smarter ways of working.You’llown our digital strategy and roadmap; strengthen cyber security, disasterrecoveryand business continuity; and accelerate automation,dataand AI adoption where it adds real value.

You’llleada high-performing multidisciplinary team; embed user-centred design and agile delivery; and make surewe’regetting full value from strategic partners and suppliers,including contract and vendor management in a multi-vendor environment.You’llbring strong market awareness and networks and the technical astuteness to judge the art of the possible,from modern platforms and integration to data governance,analyticsand robotics.

About you

You’llbe an experienceddigital leader witha track recordof enterprise-scale transformation in complex organisations.You’llcombineexpertisein cyber security,resilienceand disaster recovery with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear strategy for senior stakeholders.

You’llhave experience leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering an inclusive culture, alongside strong skills in supplier and contract management.You’llunderstand data governance, analytics and automation, andyou’llbe alert to sector trends and networks such as LOTI and SOCITM.Above all, you’llbalance risk and value, align investment to organisational priorities andchampionuser-cent design and evidence-based improvement.

Ifyou’reready to shape the digital future of one of London’s most dynamic boroughs,we’dlove to hear from you.

Find out more on our campaign site: https://join-newham.co or contact Frazer Thouard ([e-mail]) or Kembi Coakelin ([e-mail]).

We are proud to serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs and are committed to building inclusive teams that reflect our communities.

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This role expires21/02/2026.