South Norfolk and Broadland Council

Up to £68,472.45 plus market supplement South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are seeking an exceptional IT and Digital Leader to deliver an ambitious digital strategy that spans every business area. You'll lead on systems and applications, IT infrastructure, cyber security, and operations. We're modernising our IT landscape, transforming how we work, enhancing customer experience, and driving efficiencies through emerging technologies. You'll be at the forefront, overseeing critical IT transformation projects and managing both Capital and Revenue budgets. About the Role You'll lead a customer-focused IT and Digital team, driving performance, service development, and continuous improvement. Working with the Assistant Director - IT/Digital and Transformation, you'll shape and deliver the Digital Strategy as a key driver of organisational change. As a strategic advisor, you'll guide stakeholders on cost-effective IT use, champion innovation, and ensure compliance with cyber security, legislation, and best practice. You'll manage infrastructure, budgets, supplier relationships, and major projects including AI and automation. Strong internal and external partnerships will ensure alignment with council policies and legal obligations. About You You'll have a relevant degree or professional qualification (or equivalent experience), with strong knowledge of digital technologies, trends, and their practical application. You'll bring proven experience in public sector IT and digital service delivery, budget and supplier management, and the use of AI and automation to boost productivity. You'll also be skilled at building networks to stay ahead of emerging technologies and support their implementation. Closing date: 26th October 2025 Interview date: w/c 3rd November 2025 Why Join Us? We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received. South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We have a unique opportunity for an Environmental Project Manager to join us in a role that will allow you to make a lasting impact by driving projects that improve biodiversity, enhance green infrastructure and deliver on our ambitious Climate Change, Environment and Biodiversity plan. In this role, you will lead and manage innovative environmental and climate projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to Council strategies. You'll conduct research, develop business cases, monitor risks, budgets and performance and report on progress, outcomes and lessons learnt. You will work with a variety of stakeholders from technical teams to senior leaders. About You With a degree in Environmental science, Sustainability, Project Management or a related field, you will have a demonstrable track record in managing complex projects ideally within sustainability or public sector settings. As an innovative and creative thinker with the ability to deliver solutions under pressure, you will have strong communication and relationship-building skills and be an adept risk manager. If you would like to play a vital role in increasing biodiversity, tackling climate change and shaping a more environmentally sustainable future for our communities, we would love to hear from you. For further information about the role or our organisation, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the recruiting manager, or the People Team as follows: Annie Sommazzi - Clean Growth and Sustainability Manager Tel: (phone number removed) Email: People Team: Tel: (phone number removed) Closing Date: 20th October 2025 Interview Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our team, where you will play a key role in driving financial strategy and business improvement across the Councils. Your role will incorporate the full breadth and depths of responsibilities associated with providing a comprehensive Business Partnering service to the organisation. These will include providing accurate monthly management accounts working with budget managers to produce forecasts and variance analysis, supporting Assistant Directors and Service Managers with financial expertise, modelling and insightful analysis and leading on budget preparation for service areas and assisting with financial business cases for projects. You will act as Finance Lead on programme boards, ensuring robust, commercially focused decision-making, identify savings efficiencies and income generation opportunities, contribute to year-end accounts, audits and statutory reporting requirements, and mentor other staff to support their professional development. About You You will either be a part-qualified accountant (either CCAB or CIMA) or hold a full AAT qualification (or you will have the equivalent experience in finance). With strong management accounting and financial planning skills, you will have the ability to analyse complex information and present it clearly to non-financial colleagues. You will have a collaborative approach, with confidence to challenge and influence at senior levels, and will have demonstrable experience in supporting services in a commercial, fast-changing environment. Closing Date: Monday 29th September 2025 Interview Date: w/c 10th October 2025 Why Join Us? We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received. South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.