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This is Devon

Devon County Council is a large and diverse organisation that serves around 800,000 people across the largest county in England. We are responsible for a wide range of services, including education, social care, highways, libraries, waste management, public health, and economic development. We collaborate with our partners and communities to make Devon a great place to live, work and visit.

We are ambitious for Devon and our people. We have a clear vision and new operating principles to guide our actions and decisions. We want to create a prosperous, resilient, and healthy county where people can fulfil their potential and enjoy a high quality of life.

With a new Leadership Team in place, we are ambitious for our future and proud of our achievements. We are always looking for ways to improve, transform and develop ourselves and our services creating an inclusive, agile, and collaborative culture. We are excited about the journey of improvement and change to ensure we are a sustainable and high performing organisation.

This is the Role

The Deputy Director Transformation and Business Services is a key role within the Council’s Leadership Team. You will support and deputise for the Director of Transformation and Business Services by providing strategic and operational leadership. As the Deputy, you will be fully aware of every aspect of the Directorate priorities (and those of the Council) to drive through service improvement and transformational change. In deputising for the Director, you will be a leader of organisational culture change to ensure we deliver tangible outcomes.

We are looking for a leader who thrives on making things happen and who can deliver on ambitious targets, work at pace and bring your expertise and enthusiasm to maximise the opportunities to embrace technology and critically to drive forward the digital agenda to support the Council’s strategic objectives.

Whilst you’ll have oversight of operational services including the Digital and Technology Services (including Cyber Security) and SCOMIS (the Council’s ICT business unit providing support to the education sector across the country), of equal importance is your ability to lead change and develop collaborative working relationships with our partners, elected members and staff.

You will have the opportunity to attend Strategic Leaderships Team and Director level Change Boards on a regular basis and will use your presentation and reporting skills attending Committee meetings including Cabinet and Scrutiny.

These are the Benefits:

Aside from the sense of satisfaction and pride from supporting the community of Devon and a fulfilling and rewarding day job, we offer an attractive package of benefits, including:

• Up to 34 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and public holidays)

• Competitive pay

• Excellent local government pension scheme

• Flexible working opportunities

• Personal and professional learning and development opportunities

Wellness has been a key focus for Devon and our flexible working policy ensures that you are able to maintain a positive work-life balance. We have systems in place to make sure as a Devon County Council employee, there are options available to keep healthy.

Above all, you will be supported by a team and colleagues from across the whole organisation with a wealth of knowledge and experience to help, support and challenge them to be their best.

As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon has never been more attractive.

For an informal conversation please contact Matthew Jones on 01392 38 2285.

Closing Date: 23 October 2024

Interviews to be held 8 November 2024

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.