Head of Innovation Delivery and Digital

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Role:
Head of Innovation Delivery and Data

Salary: M8 Grade from £69,563 to £77,056 plus car allowance (£3,203)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract:
Permanent

Are you ready to lead digital transformation at the heart of a bold, community‑focused local authority? Luton Council is hiring a Head of Innovation Delivery and Data to drive excellence, champion cutting‑edge technologies, and shape the future of inclusive public services. Step up to a strategic role where your vision, leadership and data expertise will make a lasting impact on the lives of Luton’s diverse communities.

Lead the Future of Luton.

As Head of Innovation Delivery and Data, you’ll shape the council’s technology strategy, champion innovation, and deliver data‑driven, inclusive services that make a real difference for Luton’s communities.

You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, harness the power of Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and AI, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

If you thrive on modernising services, building organisational capability, and turning strategic vision into operational excellence, we want to hear from you!

Are you a strategic digital leader with a passion for innovation and service transformation?

We want someone who can set direction, inspire teams, and deliver measurable improvements across digital, data, and technology.

You’ll have a proven track record in leading large‑scale digital change, championing inclusive, user‑centred design, and building strong relationships with stakeholders at every level.

We need an innovator, someone who can do things very differently by changing how we think about meeting the needs of the community of Luton.

You’ll need a proven track record of delivering large scale programmes and projects.

Your expertise in adopting technologies like Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and AI will help us modernise services and unlock new capabilities.

The role will be responsible for turning data into insight, driving organisational culture change, and making a real impact for diverse communities.

At Luton Council, we are committed to delivering excellent services that meet the needs of our diverse community. We believe our people are our greatest asset and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Flexible working arrangements
• A chance to make a real difference in the community
• From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part‑time hours and alternative working patterns
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

Please apply via the Luton Website providing an updated CV and Supporting Statement.

Closing date for applications is 25 January 26

Interviews will be held 3 February…