Head of ICT & Digital Services

Head of ICT & Digital Services - Fixed Term An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and strategically minded Head of ICT & Digital to lead the delivery of an enterprise-wide digital, data and technology transformation programme within a large, complex organisation. This is a fixed-term appointment to April 2028, with a clearly defined outcome: to design, mobilise and deliver a step-change in digital capability, operating model, and ICT service performance. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for all ICT, digital and data services Lead the development and execution of a defined transformation programme, delivering against agreed outcomes, timelines and benefits Orchestrate complex organisational change, aligning technology, people, processes and governance Ensure cyber resilience, robust data governance and secure service delivery Oversee ICT operations, architecture, applications, infrastructure and service delivery Manage significant revenue budgets and capital investment aligned to transformation objectives Build effective relationships across senior leadership, partners and delivery stakeholders Candidate Profile Significant senior leadership experience within ICT in large, complex organisations Demonstrable experience across both public and private sector environments Proven track record of leading and directing major organisational transformation programmes, including:  Mergers and acquisitions Multi-site / multi-organisation outsourcing or insourcing Proven capability in orchestrating complex, enterprise-wide change programmes Strong commercial, financial and strategic capability Experience leading geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams Outstanding communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with credibility at executive and board level Relevant professional accreditation (e.g. Chartered IT Professional or equivalent), or commitment to achieve Benefits £120,000 - £140,000 + Senior Benefits Package