Head of Applications and Data

Head of Applications and Data - Digital ServicesSalary at appointment: £74,227 Salary range : £74,227 - £89,191Contract : PermanentLocation :Hybrid working from Holyrood, Edinburgh and from homeLeave: 41.5 days (including public holidays)Working Pattern : This is a full-time post working 35 hours. Werecommitted to supporting staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to talk about flexible working. This is a hybrid role, working from Holyrood and from home.Pension : Although not a civil service employer, we offer civil service pension arrangements with an employer contribution of 28.97% of basic annual salaryClearance Required : CTC security clearance will be processed at job offer stageClosing Date: 12:00 noon on Sunday 16 AugustDo you want to work in a strategic leadership role in IT? Nows your chance!Were offering an excellent opportunity to join the Scottish Parliament as Head of Applications and Data in our Digital Services office.In this role youll be a key member of the senior IT leadership team in the Parliament and will actively contribute to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide digital strategy.Youll be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Parliaments application, data and AI-enabled services, ensuring they are secure, sustainable, user-focused and aligned to parliamentary priorities.Were looking for you to bring your experience, knowledge and future vision to lead the function including its strategy, operating model, product and service offerings, and workforce.Youll have a track record of delivering digital, application, or data strategies which are aligned to wider organisational priorities. Youll have experience of leading technical and project teams and will be able to engage and work with colleagues across the organisation.If youre motivated by purposeful work, modern technology and the chance to make a tangible difference to democracy in Scotland, this is a rare and rewarding opportunity to lead at the heart of public service.If youre looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to contribute to the Parliaments IT strategy and future vision, apply now!We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Minority Ethnic background and candidates with a disability.All appointments will be made on merit. We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone has the ability to make a difference.We offer a great range of benefits including: 41.5 leave days (including public holidays), flexible working, paid professional subscriptions, family-friendly policies, Season Ticket advance loans, an onsite gym facility, Health and Wellbeing Schemes including discounted gym membership, a confidential counselling and information service, and the Cycle to Work Scheme.Youll also have the opportunity to join the Alpha Civil Service pension scheme, where well offer you an employer contribution of 28.97% of your basic salary.All new starts will be appointed to the first scale point of the grade for their role. For information on progression through the scale points, see our Pay and Reward Policy Statement.For full information about this role and to apply for this job please visit our careers page . [P(1] Please visit the recruitment process to further understand our application process and gain some hints and tips on your application.Link this full sentence to the to the vacancy link for accessibility purpose., so that a screen reader captures it. [P(1]TPBN1_UKTJ