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Innovation, Innovation, Innovation is the key at Salford City Council. The city is Greater Manchester’s civic innovator, with a rich history and a bold digital future. The search is now on to find a new lead to shape the future of AI and data innovation in local government.

We need a visionary leader to drive a radical transformation harnessing the power of AI and data to improve lives, empower communities, and future-proof public services, in a role that we believe is a unique role for a local council. Backed by the UK Government’s AI Opportunities in Public Services Action Plan, this is your chance to help put Salford City Council on the map as a regional and national trailblazer for ethical, innovative, and human-centred AI.

This isn’t about looking for technologists. We need a changemaker who sees algorithms as tools for equity, systems as levers for impact, and data as a force for good.

Our goal is to unlock insights to revolutionise housing and social care, to build truly inclusive digital services and we need a truly innovative candidate to lead this mission. You’ll be joining a team that believes in technology for good, acting with integrity, purpose, and creativity.

Working closely alongside colleagues from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) you’ll be aligning local ambition with regional impact shaping policy, piloting cutting-edge solutions, and scaling what works across the city and the city region.

If you’ve got the spark to lead, the skills to execute, and the vision to inspire, we want to hear from you. 

To arrange an informal conversation please email steven.fry@salford.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.