3-6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Purpose The role reports directly to the Executive Director of Corporate Services (S151 Officer) (with a dotted line to the Strategic Director, Resources in Sutton through the Shared Service arrangement) and is a key member of the Corporate Leadership Group (CLG) and Directorate ManagementTeam (DMT) and equivalent leadership groups in Sutton, responsible for the Corporate Head of Digital Delivery, Corporate Head of Digital Portfolio and Strategy, Head of Data, Corporate Head of Information Technology and the Council’s Data Protection Officer and their teams. Key Duties/Accountabilities Leads on digital transformation activities across the councils to enable council departments to optimise their own transformation opportunities. Ensure that all digital services meet user needs and adhere to user focused design principles, this includes the management of the Councils’ websites. Lead the transformational and operational delivery of Digital & IT services that the organisations rely upon. Leading the delivery of the Councils’ data strategy and developing the capability to take advantage of AI technologies. Play a key role in ensuring delivery of the corporate plans of both boroughs through enabling our workforce, our customers and our communities. Deliver projects into the community for example Internet of Things, 5G and connectivity into the Boroughs. Essential Experience Required Significant experience in leading IT and digital strategies at a senior level, preferably within the public sector is essential. Experience of emerging digital technologies, AI, and data strategy, and their application in local government services is essential. Experience to push AI and data capability while maintaining strong relationships across both councils and external partners such as LOTI and GDS. Experience consolidating IT estates, managing legacy tech migration, and driving innovation and creativity in service delivery is essential. Experience in improving portfolio management, pipelining, and delivery, ensuring digital initiatives align with council priorities. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, fostering trust and confidence at a senior level is essential. Essential Qualification Required Qualification in this field is essential. Additional information to note Working hours: 36 hours per week. Ideal start date: mid/late March. The role closes soon, please apply ASAP.