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Director for DDAT - Local Authority

Spencer Clarke Group
Posted a day ago, valid for 7 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£700 - £750 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client in Greater London is seeking a talented Director for DDAT on a Contract basis.
  • The role requires significant experience in leading IT and digital strategies at a senior level, preferably within the public sector.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £700 to £750 per day, inside IR35, and is negotiable based on experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of emerging digital technologies, AI, and data strategy, along with strong leadership skills.
  • This hybrid role involves leading digital transformation activities across councils and ensuring digital services meet user needs.

My client in Greater London is looking to appoint a talented Director for DDAT on a Contract basis.

The role will be the visionary leader for DDAT, with a strong track record in digital and IT transformation within a complex organisation (Public Sector).

About the role:

Based in Greater London (Hybrid):

  • 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.

About you:You will have the following experiences:

  • Significant experience in leading IT and digital strategies at a senior level, preferably within the public sector.
  • A deep understanding of emerging digital technologies, AI, and data strategy, and their application in local government services.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
  • Proven ability to push AI and data capability while maintaining strong relationships across both councils and external partners such as LOTI and GDS.

What's on offer:

  • Salary: £700-£750 per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

  • Hybrid working
  • Contract type: Contract
  • Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday

How to apply

  • Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
  • Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

  • Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
  • Free DBS checks
  • Post Placement Aftercare
  • Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.