Head of Transformation and Digital
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- Employer:
- Bridgend County Borough Council
- Location:
- Bridgend
- Salary:
- £92,438 to £98,580
- Closing date:
- 15th March 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe129078
Description
Working together to make the change
Are you an inspiring, strategic leader with a passion for modernising services and driving whole organisation transformation?
Bridgend County Borough is a vibrant, well‑connected place, with strong communities at its heart. As we continue our ambitious journey of modernisation, we are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our corporate transformation and digital agenda. This is a unique opportunity to shape how services are delivered across the Council, championing digital innovation, service redesign and ambitious organisational change.
You will lead a diverse portfolio including a newly created Transformation team, Business Support, Digital, ICT and Customer Services. Central to the role is establishing a high‑performing Transformation Programme Office, strengthening governance across the council, and driving the pace and impact of change across the organisation.
With substantial senior experience in organisational transformation, digital modernisation or large‑scale programme leadership, you will bring strong political acumen, resilience, and the ability to inspire teams and stakeholders. You will champion new ways of working, embed robust programme management, and ensure our strategies deliver real benefits for residents and communities.
If you have the values, vision and drive to lead transformational change at scale, we would love to hear from you.
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com
Contact
The following consultants are managing this role and will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered in the person specification on the next webpage.
- Contact:
- Louise Bickley
- Telephone:
- 07586 715 788