Head of Digital and Technology

Salary: £87,993 - 94,149 per year

Requirements:

• Significant senior leadership experience within digital, ICT, technology or transformation environments.
• A proven track record of delivering large-scale digital transformation and technology programmes.
• Experience of developing and implementing technology strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cloud services, cyber security and digital innovation.
• Experience of managing complex budgets, contracts and supplier relationships.
• Demonstrable ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Executive and Board level.
• Strong commercial awareness and evidence of delivering value for money and service improvement.
• Experience of managing risk, governance and regulatory compliance within a complex organisation.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
• Relevant professional technology, digital, project management or leadership qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership, direction and governance for all digital, technology, information systems and ICT services across Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service and OPFCC.
• Develop and deliver a technology strategy aligned with organisational priorities, operational excellence and innovation.
• Ensure the effective delivery, maintenance and continuous improvement of critical technology infrastructure, systems and services.
• Lead major programmes of digital transformation, innovation and technology change.
• Drive cyber security, information assurance and business continuity arrangements to protect organisational assets and operational services.
• Manage significant technology budgets, contracts, suppliers and strategic partnerships to ensure value for money and service excellence.
• Build and lead a high-performing technology function with a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with executive leaders, operational commanders and key stakeholders to identify technology opportunities and address organisational challenges.
• Promote the effective use of data, digital solutions and emerging technologies to support evidence-based decision-making and improved service outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, governance frameworks and industry best practice.

Technologies:

• Cloud
• ICT
• Support
• Security

More:

We are Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service and the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, working together to lead digital transformation across emergency services in Northamptonshire. This is a unique executive leadership opportunity to shape the future of public safety through innovation, technology leadership and collaboration. We offer a collaborative and ambitious environment, meaningful work that supports frontline services, excellent professional development and career growth, generous annual leave, a competitive pension scheme, flexible and agile working where operationally appropriate, and access to employee wellbeing and support programmes. We also provide additional benefits including company pension, cycle to work scheme, employee discount, free parking, health and wellbeing programme, on-site gym, on-site parking and store discount. The role is based in person in Northamptonshire.

last updated 32 week of 2026