Assistant Director of Smart Cities and ICT

Assistant Director of Smart Cities and ICT Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time Advert End Date: 07/04/:59 Salary: £95,878 - £108,164 per annum Hours per week: 37 Employment Location: City Hall As a recognised leader in Smart City innovation, Sunderland City Council is at the forefront of using advanced technology to enrich the lives of residents, accelerate economic growth, and create a smarter, more connected future for all. Our award-winning smart city programme is driving bold transformation across digital infrastructure, data innovation, and technology-enabled public services, leaving no one and nowhere behind. An exciting opportunity has now arisen to join our Smart City and ICT leadership team. We are seeking a forward-thinking, visionary leader to help continue Sunderland s ambitions as one of the UK s leading smart cities. This is a pivotal senior role shaping the next phase of our digital transformation journey. Role Summary Assistant Director of Smart Cities and ICT The Assistant Director of Smart Cities and ICT will play a central role in driving the city''s evolution into a digitally enabled, data-driven, and future-ready place. Reporting to the Director of Smart Cities and Enabling Services, the postholder will provide strategic leadership across major areas of digital transformation, smart city innovation, and ICT service delivery. You will lead major programmes of citywide investment in next-generation digital infrastructure, smart technologies, ..... full job details .....