Head of Digital Technology and Innovation

4 weeks ago


Keynsham Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

AtBath &North East Somerset Council wehave one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
This is a great opportunity to make a difference at the Council in a senior technical role with responsibility for defining and leading our strategy in relation to the Microsoft 365 suite of products. The role provides a fantastic chance to make a significant impact to the way the Council operates as a result of increased and better use of the 365 product suite (including new technologies such as Microsoft Co-Pilot). The role will be responsible for managing our Microsoft licensing and enterprise agreement, as well as the Microsoft 365 product roadmap(s), ensuring we are adopting and realising benefits as early as possible.
Define and lead the Council’s strategy for the Microsoft 365 suite of products.
Be our technical authority for Microsoft 365, working alongside other senior IT staff including our other two Chief Technologists (for Infrastructure and Networks & Cyber Security).
Drive our research & development of new solutions using the Microsoft suite, creating innovation and new opportunities for service improvement and/or reducing cost.
Manage our Microsoft licensing and enterprise agreement, ensuring we are maximising the benefits and driving down costs where possible.
Then helping them to plan and embed the adoption, both of existing 365 tools in use and those we are not yet using.
Mentor and provide support & training to other colleagues in the IT department (and beyond) to ensure our internal teams are fully aware of new developments, the opportunities resulting from them, as well as any implications on their role or work.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about the use of technology and the benefits it can bring to both the Council’s delivery of services as well as the community we serve. You will enjoy working with a diverse range of teams across the Council to identify opportunities and improvements using the Microsoft 365 suite, and working closely with them to plan and implement appropriate solutions and processes.
Considerable experience in the Microsoft 365 suite of products and services. You will have been involved in defining strategies previously as well as planning and managing implementation activities as a result of those strategies.
Strong commercial and procurement experience.
The ability to be proactive, think creatively and identify development opportunities and continuing ways of improvement.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Leighton Ballard, Applications & Digital Capabilities Manager, Leighton_Ballard@bathnes.Working at Bath &North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath &North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
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