Chief Digital Officer

at  Denbighshire County Council

Rhuthun, Wales, United Kingdom -

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Description:

PLEASE NOTE, CANDIDATES MUST APPLY BY COMPLETING THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM VIA THE DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY.

Job Title: Chief Digital Officer
Job Reference: PDIT00012W3HRE
Location: County Hall, Ruthin / Agile Working
Salary: Grade 14, £58,643 - £64,293 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 20th January 2025
As a forward-thinking organisation, Denbighshire County Council recognises that digital transformation is a key component to driving better outcomes for our residents, businesses, and employees. We are seeking an inspiring Chief Digital Officer (CDO) to lead this transformation, using technology for good to improve service delivery, reduce costs, and enhance user experiences.
As Chief Digital Officer, you will be the driving force behind our digital strategy and will report to the Head of Corporate Support Service: Performance, Digital & Assets, joining a supportive and progressive Service Leadership Team.
You will lead a talented team of ICT and Digital Services professionals and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation and beyond. Your leadership will enhance our services, empower our workforce, and deliver value for our citizens.
We are looking for an inspiring and experienced digital leader with a passion for public service. If you’re ready to shape the digital future of our local authority, we’d love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to discuss any aspect of this post, please contact Helen Vaughan-Evans (Head of Corporate Support Service: Performance, Digital & Assets) on 01824 706204
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full advert pack, including the job description and personal specification:

Responsibilities:

JOB PURPOSE

To lead the ICT and Digital Services department of the Corporate Support - Performance, Digital & Assets Service, bringing together capability and capacity across a range of functions including:

  • ICT Technical Support
  • ICT Infrastructure
  • Business Systems and Transformation
  • Quality and contract management
  • ICT Security and ICT Business Continuity
  • Digital records bureau (digital post, digital record and modern records management)

With the Head of Service and through collaboration with the Service Leadership Team:

  • Develop and deliver strategy for delivering excellent Corporate Support services.
  • Establish and maintain a high performing culture across the service through continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Lead through example by exhibiting professional attitudes and collaborative behaviours to maximise the positive impact of the Council’s work.
  • Engage positively with County Councillors and key stakeholders to ensure the service’s excellent reputation.

The postholder will be integral in leading digital transformation for the organisation, shaping the new Digital Strategy for the Council and ensuring Members, employees, customers and partners have access to effective IT and digital services in a secure way. This area of work is vital for the success of the council in order to maximise efficiencies and performance from the utilisation of technology to deliver public good to support continued delivery of essential services to our residents and communities.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS FOR THE ROLE. THEREFORE, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.
Denbighshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications made in the Welsh Language. Any applications made in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than any submitted in English. This advert information is also available in Welsh.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £58,643.00-£64,293.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free flu jabs
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ruthin
Application deadline: 20/01/2025
Reference ID: PDIT00012W3HR


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Information Technology/IT

IT Software - Other

Information Technology

Graduate

Proficient

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Rhuthun, United Kingdom