Digital Transformation Lead - London, United Kingdom - GatenbySanderson

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Digital Transformation Lead:

Security Industry Authority:

London:

Location London
Sector Regulation & Professional Standards, IT
Client Security Industry Authority
Job Type Permanent
Salary/Remuneration Up to £75,800 (2 Year FTC)

Reference GSe9836

Closing Date Sunday 27th August 2023

Overview:

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office, with a purposeful mission of reducing and preventing crime through the regulation of the private security industry, under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

The impact SIA has is significant and wide-reaching from providing counter-terrorism training to security staff and conducting routine checks at festivals to identifying unlicensed security personnel in addition to supporting efforts to combat child exploitation and violence against vulnerable individuals.

Through close collaboration with agencies like police forces and local authorities, the SIA uphold regulatory standards and ensure the public's safety and peace of mind.

About the Role:
Digital Transformation Lead

The SIA is on an exciting and ambitious customer-centric journey and are now seeking a Digital Transformation Lead to spearhead their data and digital strategy, driving the transformation of services and enhancing technology offerings.

As the Digital Transformation Lead, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of the SIA's Data and Digital strategy , which will extend into supporting the design and development of the new strategy, alongside the CIO.

As part of this vibrant and committed Senior Leadership Team, this influential and forward-thinking role will shadow (and where necessary deputise for) the CIO, taking accountability for the oversight, governance, and assurance on all delivery aspects of strategic data and digital projects associated with the wider business strategy.

You will bring forth the best of your leadership and collaboration skills - managing, influencing and integrating third party suppliers, working with a wide range of internal and external key stakeholders whilst fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation whilst inspiring and supporting your direct report of Head of ICT operations and broader internal team of 15 professionals.

With an appetite for positive, digitally led change, this is an unrivalled opportunity to deliver significant impact whilst working in one of the government's most sensitive areas.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Transformation Lead and will be responsible for all digital outcomes under the Transformation Programme.
Accountable for the daytoday delivery of the Digital Transformation agenda. To work, shadow and where possible deputise for the CIO to deliver the SIA's vision for technology.
Direct line management of Head of ICT Operations who is in turn responsible for management of 15 technologists.
Ensure alignment with strategy for all aspects of ICT services.
Accountable for assuring complex change priorities such as networks, integrations, upgrades, cyber and other technology development programmes.
Budgetary oversight for all digital transformation programme spends up to £20m
Manage third party providers deployed to undertake such transitional activity
Establish and maintain excellent relationships with senior users, suppliers, and stakeholders (including service users)

Key Criteria

Demonstrate a track record of transforming digital services, delivering technology improvement programs with quantifiable benefits.
Proven leadership of nurturing and developing teams
Showcase direct experience in cost control and financial accountability for major change programs, ensuring resource optimisation.
Possess expertise in driving digital change through loosely coupled architecture and cloudbased services, in line with best practices.
Familiarity with government digital strategies and change agendas, enabling you to identify root causes of failure and facilitate collaborative working for continuous improvement.

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Contacts

Sarah Luxford: _

Katherine O'Donnell: _

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Recruitment Timetable:

Closing date

Sunday 27 August :55)

Short listing
w/c 4 September 2023

Assessment
Fireside chats Thursday 7 or Friday 8 September

Final panel
Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 September (in person)

How to Apply:

An up to date and relevant CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements
Answer the below Question (c500 words total and we would encourage you to review the 'key criteria')

- **Given what you know of SIA and this role, what aspects of your experience (related or unrelated qualifications or exper