- S522-22 Head of ICT and Digital Change (LC15)

Police Staff
ICT
ICT
Hutton Headquarters
Not applicable
LC 15
Up to £82,811pa
Full Time
37
Permanent
Lancashire Constabulary is looking to recruit into the Head of ICT and Digital change Role. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, enthusiastic and has significant experience in leading the delivery of critical systems within a large workforce. The successful candidate will manage a significant financial budget, along with heading up the 140 strong IT functions through 5 direct reports, who support 6,000 users, 400 systems with a mix of legacy systems and new technology:-

Communications & Networks Manager,
Strategic Business & Development Manager,
Technical Support Manager,
Business Systems Manager (CONNECT),
Digital Business Change Team Manager.

You will be a member of the Force's Senior Management Team, at the heart of enabling the Force to better serve the local community through technology. We are currently undergoing a digital transformation. The successful candidate will need to be passionate about delivering transformation and supporting the people of Lancashire.

What we are looking for from you:

• A Leader of large teams and able to provide strategic direction to the IT Portfolio while also making sure service delivery is maintained to the highest level, ensuring user experience is of the highest quality.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, representing technology at a senior level in the organisation as well as anticipating future needs of the business.

• A broad technical knowledge so that you are in tune with where technology advancement is going and able to present innovative ideas.

• Third party supplier management experience.

• Driven to provide inspirational, ethical and values based leadership. Forever promoting cultural reform, values and high standards of professional conduct while having self-awareness and a commitment to personal development and high resilience.

• Experience of Cloud computing - a mix of public and private cloud.

• Ability to represent the force nationally.

• In-depth understanding of ITIL frameworks:

What we offer:

Salary up to £82,811pa
Local Government Pension Scheme
30 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Should you wish to discuss the role in more detail our Chief Operating Officer Gillian Routledge, please email becci.taziker@lancashire.police.uk to arrange a suitable time.

For further information please go here: https://joinus.lancashire.police.uk/senior-appointments-head-of-ict/

The recruitment process will be conducted as follows:-

Closing Date for all applications 12 Noon Tuesday 4th October 2022

Pre-sift of applications and CVs completed by 6th October, successful candidates notified by 7th October.

Stage 1: Technical Interviews will be held on 11th and 12th October, successful candidates notified by 13th October

Stage 2: Presentation and Competency and Values based interview which will be held on Wednesday 19th October 2022.

To apply please click here: https://lancashireconstabulary.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/appcentre-External/brand-4/candidate/so/pm/6/pl/1/opp/4358-S522-22-Head-of-ICT-and-Digital-Change-LC15/en-GB

Once you have submitted your application please forward your CV by separate email to HRServices@lancashire.police.uk


Please note, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass MV vetting.

Please be aware there is a minimum 5 year UK residency required for Management Vetting.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS 4th OCTOBER 2022 at 12:00.

This opportunity is closed to applications.