Head of Project Delivery & Development

Responsibilities

Do you thrive on turning complex digital ambition into real-world impact? This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of East Sussex County Council's transformation, guiding how projects, programmes and digital capabilities are delivered to enable resilient services, better-informed decisions and lasting organisational change.

You will have strategic responsibility for directing and leading the delivery of complex projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and transformation objectives. Using these capabilities to underpin the design and implementation of IT and Digital products and services that enable operational excellence and transformative change.

This role drives successful project and programme delivery to enable organisational change, embedding robust PMO practices for transparency and accountability, advising on risks and dependencies, and enabling tailored public services through effective delivery. It also supports efficiencies and cost savings through structured change initiatives and enhances strategic and operational decisions with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a complex business environment, ideally in a local authority/public service setting with similar scale to ESCC.
• Ability to inspire and influence staff and delivery partners to engage fully with the long-term vision and purpose of the Council, and present complex information in an engaging way.
• Ability to foster transparency and bring a high level of skill in managing financial and budgeting processes.
• Embodies a high standard of personal and professional behaviour and creates a culture that reinforces personal and professional standards.
• A strategic approach to Digital, Data and Technology, and a deep understanding of the partnering role digital services play in a modern organisation.

Benefits

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Julie Woolgar, PA to Stephen Docherty, Chief Digital Information Officer at julie.woolgar@eastsussex.gov.uk.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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