Chief Officer Digital and Communications - Rugby Borough Council

 Chief Officer

Digital and Communications

Up to £70,276

This exciting opportunity is a pivotal role at Rugby Borough Council, as we evolve and continue to deliver first-class services to the residents and business within the Borough.

As we focus on delivery of our Corporate Strategy and our transformation programme, we need to ensure that our ICT, Communications and Customer Services deliver value for money, are fit for purpose and support the Council and its partners to innovate, enabling us to work with our communities to deliver the following outcomes:

• Rugby Borough Council is a responsible, effective and efficient organisation
• Rugby has a diverse and resilient economy that benefits all residents
• Residents live healthy, independent lives, with the most vulnerable protected
• Rugby is an environmentally sustainable place, where we work together to reduce and mitigate the effects of climate change

We are looking to appoint a Chief Officer – Digital & Communications to join our Leadership Team, to navigate the many challenges ahead of us and to lead some of our key services to support delivery across the Council and the Borough.

The Role

Chief Officer Digital & Communications is a fantastic opportunity to drive change and innovation across the service areas, lead a team of service managers and enable the organisation to deliver its strategic plans.

Reporting to our Chief Executive Officer and leading the portfolio, you will deliver a professional and modern ICT service to approximately 500 employees, across five locations through your ICT & Digital team.  Corporate Communications and Customer Service are also key service areas within the Digital and Communications portfolio.

You will work with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver service area outcomes and manage a multi-million pound budget to drive increased digitisation and upgrade infrastructure.  As a priority you will identify and implement new models of service delivery and embed new structures.

About You

To succeed in this challenging and rewarding role, you will be a credible and experienced leader, already operating at a senior/Director level. You will have a successful track record of leading high performing teams

You will bring strong leadership to challenge the status quo, drive innovation and develop teams, leading transformation and change whilst retaining a sharp customer focus.

An effective communicator, you will be comfortable and competent working with and influencing at all levels

This is a pivotal time for the portfolio and if you are a strong leader who is motivated by developing systems and strategies that make a real difference, this opportunity will inspire you.

If you are passionate about these services and committed to delivering excellent customer service, then we would love to hear from you.

Why Join us?

• You will be driving the Digital & Communications strategy for the Council, ensuring that it remains aligned with the overall corporate strategy.
• You will be able to showcase your commercial and solution-focused mind set and lead, develop, coach and guide your team and colleagues in the organisation.
• You will be able to devise, implement and lead all ICT and Communications strategic initiatives for the organisation and be accountable for their outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 32 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Regular performance reviews
• Payment of professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Cycle to Work scheme

Further details can be found in the role profile.  If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role, then please contact Judith Hicks on 07580 569774

You will be able to find out more details about this role via our website www.rugby.gov.uk.   If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV and supporting statement to recruitment@rugby.gov.uk

 Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Closing Date: Sunday 5 November 2023

Interviews: Wednesday 15 November and Thursday 16 November 2023

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