Head of Data Transformation

How you'll make a difference As our Head of Data Transformation, you won’t just be leading programmes – you will be encouraging transformation and outcome improvement directly linked to data maturity. Shaping organisational strategy, performance and transformation outcomes, you will have the opportunity to deliver significant positive impact for our residents, leading data and performance maturity across a dynamic and forward-thinking council. What you will be doing It will be your responsibility to lead the development and implementation of a council-wide Data Strategy, engaging staff at all levels to embrace data transformation. You will ensure our Data Strategy aligns with the Council Plan and medium-term Financial Strategy, developing our Performance Management Framework to support this. Driving a programme of data transformation, you will improve data maturity and unlock efficiencies through automation and emerging technologies including AI. Providing expert advice to senior leaders and elected members, you will influence decision-making and support cross-council data initiatives of which you will have prior experience. Overseeing strategic planning and operational delivery across multiple teams, you will ensure high-quality services and continuous improvement. It will be key for you to champion a culture of data-driven decision making, embedding robust governance and performance analysis tools. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you will deliver service outcomes and manage complex projects that support long-term organisational goals. What we need from you It is essential that you have solid experience leading data and/or digital transformation programmes. We require you to have developed expertise in data management, business intelligence and performance management, with a proven track record of delivery in one of these specific areas and in-depth knowledge of the data journey from collection through to visualisation. We are not asking for deep technical expertise in data infrastructure but in how data is used in an organisation. You must have experience in developing and implementing data strategies, working with data maturity models and driving transformation in complex organisations. Key to this role will be your strong leadership skills, with the ability to engage, support and challenge, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will be a natural communicator and have excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to negotiate, coordinate and plan effectively, building trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation. Given the elements of this role, you must have a solid understanding of the legislative, regulatory and best practice standards affecting data and performance management in the public sector landscape. A key requirement is commercial acumen, with the ability to make informed decisions that balance cost, value and strategic impact. What you need to know This is a limited term contract for a period of 2 years. This is a hybrid role, working from home and based in our offices in Yate as needed. Interviews will be held on 28th November 2025. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance. We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We’re providing essential services across our internal network to ensure we can fully support our community. We’re positive and forward thinking, always looking for new and innovative ways of working work and were ambitious about the future. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We’re making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description please click here: Head of Data Transformation -_Job_Description