Chief Officer (Business Solutions)
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About the Employer:
As one of the largest employers in the Highlands, The Highland Council offers a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities that make a real difference, supporting vital public services and helping shape communities across one of Scotland’s most stunning and diverse areas
Salary: £113,656 per annum
Contact Person: To find out more or to arrange an informal discussion please email: ServiceSupport.Corporate@highland.gov.uk
Job Purpose: We are seeking an inspiring Chief Officer for Business Solutions to drive excellence across ICT, Digital Innovation, Strategic Improvement and Corporate Performance. Leading a new and growing in house team you will shape resilient, high-performing and value for money systems that support every aspect of the Council’s service delivery.
Working closely with the Assistant Chief Executive Corporate and Chief Officers, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering transformation across the organisation, championing smarter use of technology, data and innovative performance measurement.
If you are a proactive, collaborative leader who thrives on challenge, motivates teams to deliver change and embraces openness and accountability, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. As part of the Senior Management Team, you will help deliver Our Future Highland, a major programme supporting our 2024–2027 budget strategy and transforming services for our communities.
Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most stunning regions, this role offers not only professional reward but an exceptional quality of life.
If you share our vision and have the drive to lead a high-performing service into the future, we would be delighted to receive your application
Political Restriction: The post is defined as being politically restricted and will therefore be restricted in terms of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004, and by the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.
Equality Statement
The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.
As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
As a Gold Award holder under the Armed Forces Covenant, we are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We warmly welcome applications from ex Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, and their families. Candidates with an armed forces background, or their families who meet the essential criteria for the role are guaranteed an interview.