Digital Transformation Delivery Lead

About the Organisation

Warwickshire County Council is an ambitious local authority with a strong reputation for innovation, partnership working and delivering high-quality public services. We are committed to using digital, data, AI and automation responsibly to improve outcomes for residents, support our workforce and deliver better value for money.

About the Team and the Role

We're looking for a Digital Transformation Delivery Lead to play a central role in shaping and delivering Warwickshire County Council's approach to digital, data, AI and automation.

This is a high-impact role focused on turning ideas into delivery, helping services improve outcomes, reduce pressure on staff and deliver better value for money through smarter use of technology.

You won't be expected to be a deep technical specialist, but you will need a strong understanding of how digital solutions can be used in practice, together with the confidence to engage effectively with technical specialists, including suppliers, to identify the best solutions. You'll bring practical judgement, strong delivery skills and the ability to translate complex digital concepts into clear, actionable plans.

What you'll be doing

You'll lead a corporate programme of digital transformation, AI and automation initiatives, ensuring the right things are prioritised and delivered well.

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of a portfolio of digital and AI-enabled projects.
• Identify opportunities where digital and automation can improve services, efficiency and outcomes.
• Enable robust governance and prioritisation by coordinating AI governance groups as required.
• Provide clear, non-technical advice to senior leaders to support decision-making.
• Support the development and assurance of business cases and investment proposals.
• Work closely with ICT, information governance teams and other internal stakeholders to coordinate delivery.
• Work with external digital solution partners to implement new corporate solutions.
• Lead the development, communication and practical embedding of policies, standards and governance frameworks for digital and AI.
• Lead communications and awareness-raising activity so colleagues understand the opportunities, responsibilities and safe use of digital, data, AI and automation.
• Ensure all activity aligns with data protection, security, ethical and responsible AI principles.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with delivery focus and can work confidently across service, technical and supplier environments.

• Experience leading or coordinating complex programmes or portfolios of work.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation, AI and automation, with enough confidence to challenge and guide specialists.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into clear advice for non-technical audiences.
• Experience developing and reviewing business cases and delivery approaches.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A good understanding of data protection, information governance and responsible AI.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build awareness, influence practice and support confident adoption across services.

Experience in local government or a regulated environment is helpful, but not essential.

Why join us?

• Help shape how a large council uses AI and digital to transform services.
• Work at the intersection of strategy, policy and delivery.
• Influence senior decisions on investment, risk and innovation.
• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking data and digital leadership team.
• Agile working with a mix of home and office-based work.
• Collaborative, values-driven environment.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement.

The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund'

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to

Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We don't want to keep you waiting so we will be starting the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running. Please check your emails or applicant account via our jobs portal for any updates on your application

If you are applying for this role on a secondment basis please ensure you have permission from your line manager.

To discuss the role please contact Spencer Payne on spencerpayne@warwickshire.gov.uk

Closing date:17th July 2026

Interview date: 29th July 2026

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact

hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more

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Location: Warwick

Region: Warwick

Salary: £44,075 to £46,142 per annum

Job reference: RA0007841

Apply by: 17/07/2026

Package: Fixed term until 31st March 2028

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time