Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation

Location: HU1

Number of Vacancies

1

Time Type

Full time

Worker Type

Regular

Proposed Interview Date

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Hours of Work

37

Hiring Manager

Tracy Parker

Contact Number

01482 613018

Job Description Summary

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Tracy Parker, Executive Director of Corporate Resources on 01482 613 018.

Shortlisting Date: 3rd December 2026

Interview Dates: 16th and 17th December 2026

Shape the Future of Digital Transformation in Hull

Hull City Council is seeking an ambitious, innovative and inspirational leader to join our corporate leadership team as Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the council's digital, data, technology and innovation agenda at a time of significant transformation. We are looking for a strategic leader who can harness the power of technology, data, artificial intelligence and innovation to improve outcomes for residents, businesses and staff while delivering sustainable efficiency and service improvement.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Resources, you will lead a diverse portfolio spanning ICT operations, cyber security, digital transformation, data and reporting, enterprise applications, customer technologies, digital inclusion and innovation programmes.

This role offers the opportunity to influence the future direction of one of the region's largest public sector organisations and to play a key role in delivering the council's ambitions for a modern, responsive and digitally enabled future.

About the Role

As Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation, you will

• lead the development and delivery of the council's Digital Strategy and overall approach to digital, technology and innovation
• drive organisation-wide digital innovation and empower services through technology
• champion innovation, automation and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence
• oversee ICT operations, infrastructure, cyber security and technology investment
• promote data-led decision making through the effective use of analytics, insight and business intelligence
• lead major digital change programmes, ensuring strong governance, benefits realisation and successful delivery
• manage significant technology revenue and capital budgets while securing value for money and long-term sustainability
• work closely with elected members, senior leaders, regional partners and government bodies to deliver strategic priorities.

About You

We are looking for an outstanding strategic leader with

• a proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation and organisational change
• significant senior leadership experience within a complex organisation, ideally within the public sector
• experience of developing and implementing digital, technology and innovation strategies
• strong understanding of cyber security, information governance, digital services and emerging technologies
• experience of managing substantial budgets, resources and multi-disciplinary teams
• exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• the ability to inspire innovation, build partnerships and deliver measurable improvements in services and outcomes
• the vision and credibility to operate confidently at executive level within a politically sensitive environment.

Why Hull?

Hull is a city with ambition, proud of its heritage and focused on its future. We are committed to delivering high-quality public services and creating opportunities for our communities through innovation, collaboration and transformation.

Joining Hull City Council means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that places people first, values learning and embraces new ideas. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact across the city while leading a talented and dedicated workforce.

Our Values

We are looking for leaders who embody our values

• People First
• Respect
• Learning
• Ambition
• Partnership

• Ready to Lead Technological Change?
• If you have the strategic vision, leadership capability and passion to drive digital innovation and organisational transformation, we would love to hear from you.
• Join us and help shape the future of Hull.
• Work Base: Hull, expected to work flexibly with some opportunities for homeworking.

ROLE & PURPOSE OF JOB

The Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation has responsibility for the strategic leadership, development and delivery of the Council's digital, data, technology and innovation agenda. The post-holder will lead the transformation of services through the effective use of technology, digital innovation, data intelligence, artificial intelligence, customer insight and modern ways of working to improve outcomes for residents, businesses and staff.

The post-holder will be responsible for a broad portfolio encompassing ICT operations, cyber security, digital transformation, data and business intelligence, enterprise applications, customer technologies, digital inclusion and innovation programmes.

The role will provide leadership for major organisational digital, innovation and change programmes, ensuring robust programme governance, effective benefits realisation, stakeholder engagement and delivery of strategic outcomes.

Support the development of a consistent corporate approach to programme and project management and ensure digital and innovation transformation activity is prioritised against organisational objectives and resources.

Lead the integration of digital solutions, data, customer insight and service redesign methodologies to deliver sustainable service improvements and organisational efficiency.

Working alongside Elected Members, Corporate Directors, Assistant Directors and regional partners such as health, learning, and government bodies, the post-holder will develop and embed a modern digital strategy that supports the Council's Community Strategy, Corporate Plan and Medium-Term Financial Strategy.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1 Policy and Strategy Development and Implementation -

Lead the development, implementation and review of the Council's Digital, Data, Technology and Innovation Strategy, ensuring alignment with the Community Plan, Council Plan, transformation priorities and Medium-Term Financial Strategy.