Assistant Director – Digital Transformation Lead

V49109183

£347 - £373 Per Day

Full Time

Temporary

Hackney, Greater London

Social Care

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

🚀 Assistant Director – Digital Transformation Lead
📍 London Borough of Hackney
💰 £347 - £373 per day (Agency)
 
Are you ready to lead large-scale digital transformation in one of London’s most forward-thinking boroughs? The London Borough of Hackney is looking for a visionary Assistant Director – Digital Transformation Lead to drive the council’s digital evolution and help shape the future of public services.
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to lead innovation at the heart of a diverse, dynamic, and ambitious community.
 
🌐 Why Hackney?
Hackney is a borough full of energy, creativity, and opportunity. With a clear mission to be a digital-first council, we’re transforming how we deliver services for our residents – making them smarter, faster, and more accessible. You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment, helping lead a borough-wide transformation programme that will improve lives and modernise services.
 
🧭 About the Role
As Assistant Director – Digital, you will:
  • Lead the council’s digital transformation strategy, ensuring it aligns with broader organisational goals.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of cutting-edge IT solutions and digital services.
  • Advise and influence senior leaders and elected members on digital innovation.
  • Champion a user-focused, accessible digital experience through a revamped council website.
  • Foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, adopting agile and future-proof technologies.
  • Ensure robust frameworks like ITIL and TOGAF are embedded across services.
You will report to the Executive Director of Transformation and manage a portfolio that directly supports the borough’s transformation agenda.
 
What We’re Looking For
You’re a strategic digital leader with a strong track record of delivering change in complex organisations. You combine big-picture thinking with the ability to execute bold ideas and deliver measurable results.
You bring:
  • Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale digital and IT transformation programmes.
  • Strong leadership across multi-disciplinary teams, with the ability to inspire, challenge, and deliver.
  • Excellent knowledge of public sector digital strategy, emerging technologies, and cloud-based solutions.
  • Ability to communicate complex digital strategies clearly to senior stakeholders and elected members.
  • A thorough understanding of Care Act, digital by default, ITIL, and agile project delivery.
Qualifications:
  • Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field
  • Postgraduate or professional qualification preferred
  • ITIL certification (desirable)
 
💼 What Pertemps Offers You:
  • A dedicated consultant with access to exclusive UK-wide public sector roles
  • A fast, secure, and simple registration process – all online
  • Weekly, reliable umbrella or PAYE payroll
  • Full compliance support handled for you
  • Access to referral bonuses, loyalty incentives, and priority job alerts
 
📍 Location & Accessibility
Perfectly located for candidates commuting from:
Hackney, Camden, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Islington, Walthamstow, Stratford, Ilford, Croydon, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Lewisham, Newham, Greenwich, Haringey, and wider Greater London boroughs.

 
🔄 We Also Recruit Across:
  • Adult & Children’s Social Care
  • Transformation & Strategy
  • Digital & IT Leadership
  • Service Manager / Head of Service / Team Manager / IRO / BIA / AMHP roles
 
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Ready to drive digital change where it matters most?
Join Hackney in delivering smarter, faster, and more inclusive public services.

Apply today and shape the future 👇