Director of Transformation & Digital

Liverpoolcityregion CA; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 121,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Liverpool is seeking a strategic leader for its IT Operations and digital functions. This key role involves driving innovation, managing complex programmes, and enhancing service delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive public sector experience and a proven track record in leadership. This position offers a flexible working pattern and competitive salary, along with a range of staff benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and local government pension contributions.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Free travel around Liverpool City Region

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme access

Corporate discounts at gyms

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills.
• Experience driving public sector transformation.
• Ability to manage complex programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for IT Operations and digital functions.
• Drive organisational improvements for the Combined Authority.
• Implement sound assurance frameworks for projects.

Skills

Leadership and motivation

Public sector transformation

Digital innovation

Service delivery improvement

Education

Experience at a senior level in public sector

Job description

• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Location: No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool
• Salary: £121,944 - £131,940
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 04/01/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: RES/25/328235

About The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Resources, this role will provide strategic leadership for the Delivery, Assurance, IT Operations, AI and Digital functions for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

This is a real opportunity to support the ambition of the Combined Authority and will contribute to delivering positive and impactful change across the Liverpool City Region.

As this is a key leadership role, you will be instrumental in providing strategic leadership of digital and transformation programmes and functions, securing innovation and contemporary approaches, and driving organisational improvements. You will also ensure the Combined Authority has sound assurance and programme control frameworks in place. You will have the autonomy to drive forward change and respond to new challenges and opportunities for growth.

About The Person

You must be able to demonstrate your ability to lead, inspire and motivate others to further develop a culture of proactive service delivery and continuous improvement.

You will be a proactive and collaborative member of the senior leadership team and will have a proven leadership track record of building and managing strong performance teams. You will have experience of developing a culture of proactive service delivery and continuous improvement.

Key Essential Criteria

• Evidential working at a senior level in a public sector organisation or other organisation of comparable scope and complexity.
• Significant experience of public sector transformation including the successful management of large and complex programmes.
• Comprehensive experience of driving digital innovation and continuing to ensure modern, secure, value for money and high-quality service provision.

Interview Process

Technical Interview - Monday 19th January

Stakeholder Interviews - Tuesday 3rd February

Final Interview - Tuesday 24th February

Please be aware that these dates are subject to change.

About The Organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world‑leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing – growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation‑led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK – investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business – where no‑one is left behind.

Staff Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years' service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All‑Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• Corporate discounts at council‑owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest‑free learning loan for any non‑job‑related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under‑represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Sponsorship

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

How to Apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.