Head of Digital - Flat Fee Recruiter : Job Details

The Fire and Rescue Service in Nottinghamshire have an opportunity for an experienced professional to join their team as their new Head of Digital.

Head of DigitalArnold, Nottingham, NG5 8PP

• Full time, Monday – Friday (37 hours per week)
• Permanent Position
• Salary Grade 9: £54,679 - £60,182 per annum

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Working within the ICT Department, this post will be responsible for leading the ICT function. The successful post holder will advise the Strategic Leadership Team on opportunities for digital innovation to drive business improvements within the service.

Reporting to the Area Manager for Assets and Resources, the postholder will have responsibility for the direct enhancement and exploitation of ICT and Digital technologies through the innovation, investigation, analysis, and transformation of data, systems, activities, processes, and information security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient ICT service delivery, including the delivery of an effective service desk and ensuring that staff are trained and developed.
• Oversee governance and control for ICT project management and maintain stable, secure and cost-effective ICT infrastructure.
• Manage ICT budgets and ensure the best value from suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Maintain and monitor critical ICT infrastructure to support Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Management.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes in ICT and Information Security and advise on implications.
• Provide ICT and information security advice to the Strategic Leadership Team.
• Maintain awareness of opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.

Experience/Qualifications

• Experience managing all aspects of a technically diverse ICT function, including staff recruitment, management, and development.
• Experience in delivering complex ICT Transformation programs and experience in developing and implementing ICT policies and procedures.
• Skilled at tendering and negotiating commercial contracts.
• High-level communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders and service users.
• In-depth knowledge of current IT-related legislation, security policies, and any current developments in the ICT field.
• Degree level or equivalent qualification (or experience) in an ICT discipline.
• Be willing to travel around the county.

Why them?

• Agile Working – The service has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office work with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Flexibility – They are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. They also support part time working.
• Annual Leave - 24 days of annual leave with an extra three concessionary days, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing -  As a Service, they provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you – Apply now!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing date:  Sunday 22nd September 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Our client are proud to be an equal opportunities’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and they are committed to increasing the diversity of their  workforce. They welcome applications from all parts of the community particularly those who are currently under-represented in the workforce.

They are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people, and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operate a safer recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check, a Police Vetting check and a Security Clearance check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 5 years to be eligible for a Security Clearance check.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

Flat Fee Recruiter is an advertising agency promoting this role on behalf of the employer. You will be contacted directly by the employer and not Flat Fee Recruiter should they wish to move forward with your application. 

Other suitable skills and experience include Head of Digital, IT Manager, Digital Transformation Lead, ICT Director, Technology Manager, Chief Information Officer, IT Operations Manager, Digital Strategy Lead, Head of IT, Information Security Manager, ICT Programme Manager.