1295 Assistant Director jobs in London

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting an Assistant Director - Digital Transformation Lead. As the Assistant Director – Digital, you will be the driving force behind our corporate Digital Transformation Programme. You will provide strategic leadership and direction to our IT and digital services, ensuring they are aligned with the corporate objectives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Spearheading the development, strategy, and implementation of our ambitious Digital Transformation Programme.
li>Leading the corporate IT strategy, ensuring it supports our broader transformation goals.
• Advising the Corporate Leadership Team and Councillors on strategic digital opportunities and priorities.
• Championing the development of the website to enhance user experience and accessibility.
• Fostering a culture of innovation by exploring and adopting new technologies and digital approaches.
• Ensuring the benefits of our digital transformation are effectively communicated to our employees, members, and residents.
• Embedding robust frameworks such as ITIL and TOGAF to ensure service excellence.

Qualification – Essential

< i>Educated to a degree level or equivalent.
• A relevant professional or post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience.
• An ITIL certification is desirable.
• Advanced IT Skills- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media, and Project Management.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

Successful candidates will be:

• We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record of leading significant digital and IT transformations within a large, complex organisation. You will be a strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into tangible outcomes that improve services for our residents.
• Significant experience in developing and implementing successful digital transformation and IT strategies and programmes.
• A demonstrable history of managing complex programmes and projects that have led to clear improvements.
• Proven experience in driving and communicating transformational change.
• Extensive experience with programme and project management tools.
• A thorough understanding of digital transformational change, IT operations, and performance management.
• A comprehensive grasp of strategic digital models, including cloud-based solutions and 'digital by default' principles.
• The ability to horizon scan and identify key opportunities and drivers.
• A talent for critically analysing programmes and formulating innovative and practical solutions.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years' References.
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting an Assistant Director - Digital Transformation Lead. As the Assistant Director – Digital, you will be the driving force behind our corporate Digital Transformation Programme. You will provide strategic leadership and direction to our IT and digital services, ensuring they are aligned with the corporate objectives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Spearheading the development, strategy, and implementation of our ambitious Digital Transformation Programme.
li>Leading the corporate IT strategy, ensuring it supports our broader transformation goals.
• Advising the Corporate Leadership Team and Councillors on strategic digital opportunities and priorities.
• Championing the development of the website to enhance user experience and accessibility.
• Fostering a culture of innovation by exploring and adopting new technologies and digital approaches.
• Ensuring the benefits of our digital transformation are effectively communicated to our employees, members, and residents.
• Embedding robust frameworks such as ITIL and TOGAF to ensure service excellence.

Qualification – Essential

< i>Educated to a degree level or equivalent.
• A relevant professional or post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience.
• An ITIL certification is desirable.
• Advanced IT Skills- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media, and Project Management.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

Successful candidates will be:

• We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record of leading significant digital and IT transformations within a large, complex organisation. You will be a strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into tangible outcomes that improve services for our residents.
• Significant experience in developing and implementing successful digital transformation and IT strategies and programmes.
• A demonstrable history of managing complex programmes and projects that have led to clear improvements.
• Proven experience in driving and communicating transformational change.
• Extensive experience with programme and project management tools.
• A thorough understanding of digital transformational change, IT operations, and performance management.
• A comprehensive grasp of strategic digital models, including cloud-based solutions and 'digital by default' principles.
• The ability to horizon scan and identify key opportunities and drivers.
• A talent for critically analysing programmes and formulating innovative and practical solutions.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years' References.
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

The starting salary for this role is 90,363 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

We are hiring a new Assistant Director for Highways Transport and Road Safety to join our Highways Transport and Road Safety Service.

This is an exciting, senior role within the wider Place Directorate reporting to the Director of Highways, Transport and Network Management with responsibility for ensuring resources and strategies are in place across a range of technical activities, ensuring compliance with legislation and delivering the Council's ambitions in the most efficient and effective way for Surrey residents.

The role requires travel across Surrey, and occasionally beyond, to meet with colleagues, services and partners. Outside of these commitments, hybrid working arrangements allow flexibility in where you work. You will be expected to lead from the front, driving operational excellence and delivering swift, effective change in a senior leadership capacity.

About the Role

This role involves working collaboratively across the Place Directorate and with external partners to lead the development and delivery of a wide range of transport and road safety strategies, projects and programmes. You will ensure these initiatives align with and support the Council's strategic objectives, with a particular focus on the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), the Bus Enhanced Partnership (Scheme and Plan), and the Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy, providing clear direction to enable successful implementation.

You will lead the development of transport initiatives that improve the appeal and quality of public and community transport, working in partnership to support the Surrey Transport Plan and the Council's wider ambitions. Delivery will be achieved through close collaboration with the Place and Highways, Transport and Network Management Leadership Teams, as well as other SCC colleagues and partners, ensuring resources are effectively aligned and customer service standards remain high.

You will oversee experienced teams responsible for integrating transport and road safety functions across Surrey, including coordination with stakeholders such as Bus Enhanced Partnership members, Surrey Police, Fire & Rescue, schools, transport operators and government. You will also manage the provision and improvement of bus and demand-responsive services, and lead transport-related studies and data analysis to inform infrastructure priorities, support funding bids and evaluate the impact of interventions.

The Service operates in an environment with significant political engagement and has regular contact with Cabinet Members and County Councillors. You will be expected to embrace excellent customer service in your approach, ensuring that you and your teams put the customer at the heart of everything they do.

Your service area will need to adapt based on best practice, technological advancements and funding opportunities. A key part of this role will be helping to shape the team in readiness for Local Government Reorganisation as more is understood about the impacts for Surrey.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Demonstrable experience in delivering change at pace within a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of principles and practices gained through extensive experience and development in a relevant field of operation.
• Political sensitivity with an ability to make progress in complex policy areas and a strong belief in the value of local democracy and accountability.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage high level internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent analytical thinker able to apply a significant degree of evaluative and provide practical and creative solutions.
• Extensive understanding of the broader contextual factors affecting the role.

Application Process

As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions:

1. What are your motivations for applying for this role?
2. Please tell us about your previous experience of leadership across Transport and Road Safety activities.
3. Describe a time when you used your stakeholder management and negotiation skills to overcome a problem.
4. Please tell us about a time you constructively challenged existing practice to bring about effective change.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/09/2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service.
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave.
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave.
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

The starting salary for this role is 90,363 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

We are hiring a new Assistant Director for Highways Transport and Road Safety to join our Highways Transport and Road Safety Service.

This is an exciting, senior role within the wider Place Directorate reporting to the Director of Highways, Transport and Network Management with responsibility for ensuring resources and strategies are in place across a range of technical activities, ensuring compliance with legislation and delivering the Council's ambitions in the most efficient and effective way for Surrey residents.

The role requires travel across Surrey, and occasionally beyond, to meet with colleagues, services and partners. Outside of these commitments, hybrid working arrangements allow flexibility in where you work. You will be expected to lead from the front, driving operational excellence and delivering swift, effective change in a senior leadership capacity.

About the Role

This role involves working collaboratively across the Place Directorate and with external partners to lead the development and delivery of a wide range of transport and road safety strategies, projects and programmes. You will ensure these initiatives align with and support the Council's strategic objectives, with a particular focus on the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), the Bus Enhanced Partnership (Scheme and Plan), and the Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy, providing clear direction to enable successful implementation.

You will lead the development of transport initiatives that improve the appeal and quality of public and community transport, working in partnership to support the Surrey Transport Plan and the Council's wider ambitions. Delivery will be achieved through close collaboration with the Place and Highways, Transport and Network Management Leadership Teams, as well as other SCC colleagues and partners, ensuring resources are effectively aligned and customer service standards remain high.

You will oversee experienced teams responsible for integrating transport and road safety functions across Surrey, including coordination with stakeholders such as Bus Enhanced Partnership members, Surrey Police, Fire & Rescue, schools, transport operators and government. You will also manage the provision and improvement of bus and demand-responsive services, and lead transport-related studies and data analysis to inform infrastructure priorities, support funding bids and evaluate the impact of interventions.

The Service operates in an environment with significant political engagement and has regular contact with Cabinet Members and County Councillors. You will be expected to embrace excellent customer service in your approach, ensuring that you and your teams put the customer at the heart of everything they do.

Your service area will need to adapt based on best practice, technological advancements and funding opportunities. A key part of this role will be helping to shape the team in readiness for Local Government Reorganisation as more is understood about the impacts for Surrey.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Demonstrable experience in delivering change at pace within a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of principles and practices gained through extensive experience and development in a relevant field of operation.
• Political sensitivity with an ability to make progress in complex policy areas and a strong belief in the value of local democracy and accountability.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage high level internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent analytical thinker able to apply a significant degree of evaluative and provide practical and creative solutions.
• Extensive understanding of the broader contextual factors affecting the role.

Application Process

As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions:

1. What are your motivations for applying for this role?
2. Please tell us about your previous experience of leadership across Transport and Road Safety activities.
3. Describe a time when you used your stakeholder management and negotiation skills to overcome a problem.
4. Please tell us about a time you constructively challenged existing practice to bring about effective change.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/09/2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service.
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave.
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave.
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

About the team

As Assistant Director, your team is responsible for a broad portfolio of high-profile, citizen-facing, and corporate support services. Our work plays a vital role in the experience that residents and businesses have of council services, and our teams work closely with colleagues across the organisation.

What we do

Customer Services, Digital & Data teams are responsible for over 1 milli.

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• Significant senior management experience within the leisure sector, preferably in a multi-site capacity.
  
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with demonstrable experience managing complex P&L accounts and delivering on financial targets.
  
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and performance-manage teams effectively.
  
• Proven experience in building and maintaining successful relationships with key stakeholders, ideally including local authority clients.
  
• An in-depth understanding of leisure operations, health and safety legislation, and quality management systems.
  
• An analytical mindset combined with excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
  
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
  

• Competitive salary
  
• Incremental annual leave
  
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
  
• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
  
• Cycle to Work scheme
  
• Pension Scheme
  
• Company sick pay
  
• Career progression
  
• Training and development
  

• Significant senior management experience within the leisure sector, preferably in a multi-site capacity.
  
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with demonstrable experience managing complex P&L accounts and delivering on financial targets.
  
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and performance-manage teams effectively.
  
• Proven experience in building and maintaining successful relationships with key stakeholders, ideally including local authority clients.
  
• An in-depth understanding of leisure operations, health and safety legislation, and quality management systems.
  
• An analytical mindset combined with excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
  
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
  

• Competitive salary
  
• Incremental annual leave
  
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
  
• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
  
• Cycle to Work scheme
  
• Pension Scheme
  
• Company sick pay
  
• Career progression
  
• Training and development
  

THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Chief Operating Officer / Assistant Director-General to join our Executive leadership team (based remotely). The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance.

The successful candidate will support the Director-General and head up the Human Capital & Administration Division to discharge relevant operational management duties. With the support of Principal Executive Officers leading two branches (IT & Recruitment), your main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating the operations of the volunteers' recruitment branch and IT support branch;
• Drafting and preparing all relevant internal policy documents;
• Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures under the instruction of the Director-General;
• Managing personnel matters among volunteers; and
• Managing other ad-hoc administrative activities, and project requirements as needed, etc.

Requirements

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritise work;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• The ability to follow instructions, respect authority and excellent reporting skills is a must; and
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive attitude is an indispensable skills required for this role

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office; and
• Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance and blockchain technology preferred.

Education & Training 

• Educated to degree level (second degree and/or professional qualification preferable, but not essential)

Relevant Experience

• At least five years of experience working in a similar role is essential, preferably acquired in a not-for-profit environment, the experience can be varied;
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office package, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint is essential to perform in this role.
• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; and
• Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative.

Benefits

This is a great first step to take to gain experience for an industry change into climate action and/or emerging tech. It is also a great opportunity for those wanting to take some time to get involved in changing the world and work with like-minded people in a prominent global event with ministerial delegations and renowned thought leaders on climate change in the world.

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organisations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying and analysing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.

The BCI Communications team aims to tell the BCI story and our role in driving innovation to mitigate climate change and create a cleaner and greener future. As a think-tank and advocacy group for such a major issue, we understand the importance of being a credible expert and advisor which is why it is essential to demonstrate our research-driven approach to the relevant stakeholders.

Selection Process

As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)

Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.