Head of IT & Digital

Allen Lane are delighted to be supporting Rutland County Council in their search for a Head of IT on a permanent basis. This is a critical role responsible for driving innovation whilst ensuring the security and integrity of the Council’s information assets. You’ll spearhead the delivery of the Digital & IT strategy whilst continuing a high level of support across the IT Portfolio.

The role

As a Head of IT you will

• Provide Strategic leadership and operational oversight of Digital & IT
• Lead & mentor the IT team to ensure continued growth and achieve high performance
• Focus on continuously improving service delivery to internal departments and all public-facing platforms
• Take the lead on all aspects of digital transformation, using technology to enhance public services and improve efficiency
• Ensure all IT Infrastructure, Systems and applications are reliable, secure and scalable
• Implement robust cybersecurity measures and data protection strategies in line with GDPR and public sector standards
• Oversee large scale technology projects ensuring they are delivered on time and within budgetary constraints.

Key Skills required

As a Head of IT you will have:

• Experience in managing an IT/Digital function that is customer focused ideally within the public sector
• A track record of delivering IT projects whilst managing IT operations
• A deep understanding of digital transformation including data analytics, cloud technology and customer centric design.
• Significant stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Strong knowledge of ITIL or equivalent management frameworks
• A strategic mindset with the ability to align IT & Digital services with the council’s long term objectives
• Proven ability to inspire and manage teams, promoting a culture of excellence

What you get in return

A salary between £67,992 - £75,966 plus benefits which include - The Local Government Pension scheme, 29 days annual leave, reimbursement for business mileage and much more!

Closing date - 27th April 2025