Nottingham City Council
Head of Information Technology
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💻 Head of IT
SLMG3 | £72,917 – £81,700
📍 Nottingham City Council | Loxley House, Nottingham, NG2 3NG | Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
Shape the future of IT services in Nottingham
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of IT to lead the delivery, development and performance of our IT services at Nottingham City Council.
This is a key senior leadership role, responsible for ensuring our technology, infrastructure, and information and cyber security arrangements enable the Council to deliver high-quality, efficient services for our residents.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will provide strategic leadership across IT services, with responsibility for:
- Developing and delivering a fit-for-purpose IT strategy and architecture
- Leading IT operations, security, infrastructure and programme delivery
- Managing major IT programmes and projects
- Ensuring robust cyber security, information governance and data protection
- Driving continuous improvement and innovation
- Managing commercial contracts and third-party suppliers
- Supporting delivery of the Council’s wider technology strategy
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a strong and credible leader with:
- Significant experience leading IT in a large, complex organisation
- A track record of delivering technology-enabled change and improvement
- Experience developing and delivering an IT strategy aligned to organisational goals
- Strong understanding of IT security, data protection and information governance
- Experience of programme and supplier management
- The ability to build strong partnerships and relationships
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence with the experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team
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Why join us?
- Play a key role in shaping how digital services are delivered across the city
- Lead impactful programmes that make a real difference to residents
- Work as part of a supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
- Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities
- Generous annual leave – 26 days rising to 32 days (plus bank holidays), with options to buy additional leave
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with strong employer contributions
- Flexible and hybrid working to support work–life balance
Additional information
- This is a politically restricted post under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989
- Participation in on-call and out-of-hours arrangements is required
- Travel may be required within and outside the city
🌍 Our commitment to inclusion
At Nottingham City Council, we are proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is welcomed, valued and respected. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and creating a culture where people can thrive.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, and ensure fairness, dignity and respect for all.
♿ Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident Employer and actively encourage applications from disabled people. If you wish to apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please let us know as part of your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.
🌈 Championing diversity
We particularly welcome applications from:
- Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
- LGBT+ communities
- Disabled people
These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we want to better reflect our city through our recruitment.
Ready to Apply?
If you are an experienced IT leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a complex and rewarding public sector environment, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal conversation, please contact Darren Elvidge, Chief Technology Officer at darren.elvidge@nottinghamcity.gov.uk(opens in a new window)
TO APPLY
Send your application (CV and Supporting Statement) to resourcingsupport@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
(Applications without a CV and Supporting Statement will not be considered unfortunately - and must be sent to ResourcingSupport email address for consideration)
Key Dates
- Advert closes: Sunday 6 September 2026 (11:59pm)
- Shortlisting commences: Monday 7 September 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 14 September 2026
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