Head of Digital Data & Technology

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN; London; On-site; GBP 85,000

Job description

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Job Description

Salary: circa £85k
Work Location: Unit 1B, Berol House, 25 Ashley Road, Tottenham Hale, London, N17 9LJ

Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 30th March 2025, 23:55

Interviews: Will include a stakeholder panel and final panel interview, dates to be confirmed

Employed by London Borough of Camden, the Head of Digital, Data & Technology will be based in North London Waste Authority (NLWA), serving Camden and six other north London boroughs that make up its membership. You will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and leading on delivering digital, data, and technology capabilities for the residents of North London, our constituent Boroughs and the Authority.

About the role

Are you ready to lead the digital revolution at NLWA? We're seeking a visionary Head of DDAT to steer our digital, data, and technology strategies to new heights. In this pivotal role, you'll manage back-office technology and guide product managers to achieve strategic goals. You'll oversee two dynamic teams focused on the North London Heat and Power Project (NLHPP) and NLWA's Waste Data Operations, collaborating with London Energy Limited (LEL) as we operationalise major new assets.

Your leadership will enhance efficiency by supporting technology migration, bolstering information assurance practices, and ensuring seamless operations. You'll manage key governance functions and uphold data security standards, while engaging with senior borough directors and elected members to shape the future of NLWA. As part of the Corporate Services Leadership Team, you'll contribute to business planning and drive data-driven decision-making across NLWA.

About you

You are a highly skilled professional with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including PowerBI. Your expertise in stakeholder management spans diverse organisations, accommodating varying levels of understanding and capability in digital, data, and technology. With comprehensive knowledge of digital, data, and technology, you effectively utilise user needs to help teams articulate their requirements. ITIL/Agile qualifications are a plus.

You possess a broad understanding of technology policies, such as information management, acceptable use, and bring-your-own-device policies. Your ability to align DDaT initiatives with corporate needs and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including members and politicians, is exceptional. You have a proven track record of delivering large and complex DDaT initiatives and are experienced in strategising and governing the DDaT pipeline in line with corporate needs, adept at operating across cultural boundaries.

Highly numerate and literate, you derive key insights for the business and the residents of North London. You have a deep understanding of data protection and sharing issues and excel in presenting complex information to a range of audiences. Your leadership skills are proven, inspiring and managing teams effectively while managing upwards as needed. An interest in the environment, climate, recycling, or waste management practices is desirable, reflecting your commitment to sustainability.

If you're a proactive leader with a passion for technology and a knack for collaboration, we would love to hear from you.

To view the Job Profile, please copy and paste the link below into your browser:

http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10880435/file/document...

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile.

About North London Waste Authority (NLWA)

Our mission is to preserve resources and the environment for future generations by exemplary planning, innovation, and communication in managing north London's waste.

We serve two million residents in seven boroughs and run communications and engagement campaigns to help them reduce their rubbish and recycle more. We campaign for government and industry action to reduce unnecessary single-use items, encourage reuse and repair and promote effective recycling.

To help tackle the climate emergency and prevent rubbish going to landfill, we are building the greenest Energy Recovery Facility in the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through the North London Heat and Power Project.

Working for NLWA

The post-holder will work for NLWA and be based at NLWA's office in Tottenham Hale but be employed by London Borough of Camden through whom NLWA staff are employed. The North London Heat and Power Project is located at Edmonton EcoPark.

What we Offer

At North London Waste Authority, you will receive a host of benefits offered as part of the Camden contract including:

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Interest free loans
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities

Click HERE to see full details of our benefits offered as part of the Camden Contract.

Inclusion and Diversity

We value and celebrate difference and encourage diversity in all respects. Our diverse workforce ensures we represent our communities to the best of our ability and enables us to make better decisions. Because of this, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of other non-white ethnicities, those who identify as LGBT+, neurodiverse and disabled people.

Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Asking for Adjustments

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [e-mail] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.