Emerging Technology Lead

Connected Local Government; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Harrogate is seeking an Emerging Technology Lead to navigate innovative technology solutions harnessing AI and automation. This pivotal role will involve leading teams to prototype and implement technologies that address local government challenges. You will work collaboratively across various sectors while ensuring technical scalability and security. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Family friendly leave

Flexible working practices

Learning and development packages

Employee discount benefits

Travel loans

Qualifications

• Proven experience in emerging technologies including AI and automation.
• Strong background in leading technical teams.
• Ability to manage complex business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research and development of ET solutions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across technology and business services.
• Ensure scalability and security of technology solutions.
• Transform complex business needs into technical outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of AI

Cloud computing

Project leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about being at the forefront of Emerging Technology including AI?

Are you a senior developer with knowledge of cloud?

An exciting opportunity has arisen in North Yorkshire Council for a dynamic and experienced Emerging Technology (ET) Lead to join our newly formed Emerging Technology Team to drive innovation from concept to production and refine what is possible in local government.

The Role

As the ET Lead, you will play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge emerging technologies that harness AI, automation, machine learning and LoT etc.

You will be responsible for;

• leading the research, design, prototype, pilot and scale up ET solutions that solve business challenges.
• leading a specialist matrix team
• collaborating with colleagues across technology and business services
• ensuring the scalability, reliability and security of the solutions.
• working closely with vendors and stakeholders across the business
• translate complex business needs into robust technical outcome.

You will join innovation and collaboration network in public sector, share and promote NYC ambition at national level.

The Service

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) Technology Services provides effective ICT services across the North Yorkshire region, supporting 10,500 staff and 625,000 citizens.

Our mission is to drive innovation and efficiency, continually improving ICT services within the council and externally to businesses, communities, and volunteers. Following NYC’s transformation into a unitary authority in 2023, Technology Services plays a critical role in consolidating, improving, and developing our networks, infrastructure, and systems. Inspired to become a Centre of Excellence, we are running ET projects purposefully alongside convergence work.

Why work for us?

We positively encourage flexible working, and we provide you with the technology you need to work from a wide variety of locations.

We believe in the importance of inclusion, which is why we are always working towards being a more diverse, equitable and inclusive employer. Find out more about our equality, diversity and inclusion work on our working for us page. You can bring your whole self to work, and we will support you to be the best that you can be.

Our values, behaviours and ambitions underpin everything we do.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially make life a bit easier. These include:

• a local government, career average employer contribution pension scheme
• family friendly leave
• salary sacrifice schemes
• modern flexible working practices
• learning and development packages
• career advancement opportunities
• employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts
• green car and cycle schemes
• travel loans

You can find more information on the range of benefits we offer on our total rewards page.

*For the right candidate, a recruitment welcome payment of up to 10% of starting salary may be payable as a one-off welcome payment.

Contact

For more information, or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jenny Pan, [e-mail], 01609 767165.

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