Director Digital, Data and Technology

Making tomorrow possible, today.

About the role

As Director of Digital, Data and Technology, this is your opportunity to drive technological leadership and innovation that helps us deliver Luton 2040: a healthier, fairer and more sustainable town; a place where everyone can thrive, and no one has to live in poverty.

As one of our Directors and reporting to the Chief Executive, you'll build, lead and motivate a high performing team of skilled technical personnel in a newly created DDAT function. We are excited to see you create a service area that flourishes under challenge, balancing technical professionalism with high quality, customer focus. You'll also have the opportunity to create an innovative and efficient Digital, Data and Technology delivery model and play a central role in helping us achieve Luton 2040.

About you

We want you to have the opportunity to bring your innovative ideas and shape a high performing service area. We are looking for a Digital, Data and Technology leader with a successful track record in creating high quality services, managing large contracts and working with a broad range of partners and stakeholders. You'll also need to be able to demonstrate how we can optimise technology to drive the organisation forward. You'll be getting out into the community, liaising with our Elected Members and fellow officers, so your ability to build relationships is critical. You'll need to demonstrate experience in leading and delivering complex innovative change and large-scale digital and data-led transformation. A strong financial and commercial understanding is also crucial to success in this role.

We are looking forward to hearing about your innovative ideas for our Digital, Data and Technology service, as well as welcoming you to our bold, ambitious and inclusive Council. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our recruitment partners at Tile Hill: Bella Bennett ( or ), Tom McElroy Williams ( or ) and Clare Connor ( or ).

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 22nd September 2024

To apply: To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (four sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (four sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only. If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact .

Applications should include:

• Full contact details;
• Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees);
• Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview.

At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We champion and support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to and motivated to get the very best out of each recruitment process and that processes are designed to meet the needs of individuals. If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, then please email .