Assistant Director of Technology

Allen Lane is proud to be supporting the London Borough of Newham in their search to appoint an Assistant Director of Technology on a permanent basis. This is a truly unique opportunity to play a key role in the evolution of Newham’s newly created Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) service, shaping the technical direction of the function whilst breaking down silos and working across traditional boundaries to deliver exceptional results.

If you’re outcome-focused, passionate about digital transformation and are looking for a role in which you’ll feel empowered to innovate, then we’d love to hear from you.

The role

As the Assistant Director of Technology you will:

• Oversee the council’s entire technology function including infrastructure, engineering, business systems and service delivery
• Set and implement technology strategy and standards, driving innovation and digital transformation whilst ensuring robust service delivery and operational excellence
• Lead cultural change to embed digital ways of working across the organisation
• Drive the adoption of modern technology practices, promoting agile methodologies and cloud-first approaches.
• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks for technology delivery
• Lead on technology initiatives, identifying and evaluating emerging technologies
• Be accountable for technology security and resilience, ensuring appropriate measures are in place to protect council systems

Key skills required

As an Assistant Director of Technology you will have:

• Extensive experience in leading large-scale technology functions
• A deep understanding of public sector technology challenges
• Significant stakeholder management experience in a complex environment
• A proven track record of service delivery and operational excellence
• A real passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and empower
• A background in delivering significant change & transformation from both a technology and culture perspective

What you get in return

A salary between £75,000 - £95,000 plus benefits which include the local government pension scheme, 31 days annual leave and much more!

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement (no longer than 1,250 words) explaining how your personal skills, qualities and experience make you suitable for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria. Applications should be submitted to [email protected] by 9:00 am on Monday, 9th June.

*Please note that this date is subject to change, and we may close the advert early should we receive suitable applications*