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Strategic IT Consultant – Operating Model Options Appraisal
BLUELIGHT
A regional Fire Authority is seeking a Strategic IT Consultant with blue light sector experience to conduct a comprehensive operating model options appraisal. This role is critical in shaping the future direction of IT service delivery, assessing various models, and providing strategic recommendations.
The Fire Authority is currently part of a blue light collaboration with their partner Constabulary, working across several shared functions, including IT Services. They require a seasoned consultant to evaluate the current operating model and explore viable alternatives, such as:
* Maintaining an in-house IT function
* Full or partial outsourcing of IT services
* Fire-Fire collaboration with other regional Fire & Rescue Services
* Enhancing or restructuring the existing collaboration with the Constabulary
Key Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Engagement & Data Gathering
* Work closely with senior Fire Authority and Constabulary IT leadership, operational teams, and end-users.
* Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops to understand pain points, dependencies, and future needs.
* Assess existing IT service performance, costs, risks, and alignment with strategic priorities.
Operating Model Analysis & Options Appraisal
* Conduct a gap analysis of the current IT operating model against best practices and industry standards.
* Identify potential cost efficiencies, risk factors, and operational impacts of different delivery models.
* Develop a structured comparative assessment of in-house vs. outsourced vs. collaboration models.
* Consider regulatory, cybersecurity, and resilience requirements for each option.
Strategic Recommendations & Business Case Development
* Formulate evidence-based recommendations supported by financial and operational impact assessments.
* Draft an options appraisal report, ensuring clear articulation of benefits, risks, and transition considerations.
* Prepare and present findings to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and provide inputs for the Bluelight Executive meeting where future IT service decisions will be made.
Governance & Decision Support
* Align recommendations with national frameworks, Fire Service IT standards, and digital transformation strategies.
* Provide input on procurement implications and potential transition roadmaps for selected options.
Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience delivering IT operating model reviews and strategy within the Fire & Rescue, Police, or wider blue light sector.
* Strong understanding of shared service models, outsourcing, and inter-agency IT collaboration.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to engage at executive and operational levels.
* Experience in developing business cases, governance papers, and strategic options appraisals for decision-making bodies.
* Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and IT service transformation.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Consulting and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Government Administration, and Government Relations Services
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