Head of Digital

You will need to be able demonstrate excellent skills from a technical perspective coupled with leadership experience, along with the ability to work on a collegiate basis with a range of professionals and elected Members in the organisation.

North Tyneside Council is recruiting a new Head of Digital, Data and Technology.

This is a critical appointment for the Authority: the successful candidate will be the Chief Information Officer, tasked with driving forward the Digital and Data Strategies, and playing an integral part of the Plan for Change programme.

The DDAT team play an important role in the borough, supporting both internal and external customers. Within the Authority, the Digital and Data Strategies are established but delivering against these are critical in making the organisation fit for the future from a digital perspective. For the wider borough, our residents, businesses and visitors deserve a high quality service, ranging from connectivity to schools, public wifi and modern CCTV provision.

The successful candidate will report into a Director and the wider Senior Leadership Team, also working closely with elected Members. They will be responsible for a team of around 120 professionals and a significant revenue and capital budget. Digital developments will be a key part of the Authority's Plan for Change, as it strives to balance improving services with a balanced budget position.

The successful candidate

As well as leading the DDAT service, the successful candidate will join an excellent Head of Service cohort in the organisation, who collectively lead the wide range of services delivered by the Authority., Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.
If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business.

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council's operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government's net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can't do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.