Assistant Director - Technology Services

# Assistant Director - Technology Services About the role We're on a mission to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive. To drive that mission to reality, we're looking to transform IT Services at WNC, getting our systems, technology and processes to do the heavy lifting, so we focus our efforts on investing and supporting our people, places and community spaces. We're looking for a strategic thinker, an operational mastermind, someone who can make it happen at pace! You will be passionate about technology, transforming the delivery of public services and the driving force of the delivery of our IT Strategy. Leading a talented team, shape and deliver effective solutions that power everything from internal operations to frontline services, within the council and for our partners. You will define the future of our IT infrastructure and critical systems, champion data driven decision making, and embed a culture of innovation across the council, helping to design and deliver smarter, faster, more connected services for our communities. This is more than a leadership role - it's a chance to transform how a council works, to inspire change, and to deliver real impact and positive outcomes that make a real difference to people's lives.What We're Looking For: A strategic thinker with a passion for public service. Financially astute and experienced in managing large budgets. Proven experience in designing and delivering IT strategies. Experienced in leading large professional and technical teams. Experienced professional with substantial leadership experience in IT and a passion for technology. A collaborative mindset and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Our benefitsYou can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: .At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, aboutWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain . If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email for support. West Northants Council, where careers thrive. The following content displays a map of the job's location. OpenStreetMap contributors Assistant Director - Technology Services Salary £99,947 - £106,218 Salary Frequency Annual Working Hours 37 Job Reference Ref/24335/7146 Contract Type Full Time Closing Date 21 September, 2025 Job Category IT Location Northampton, United Kingdom Job Posted Date 02 September, 2025