
Introduction
This role presents a unique opportunity to deliver services across two local councils in south Warwickshire. You will be employed by Warwick District Council, but also support Stratford On Avon District Council in delivering its ICT strategy and service.
Welcome from Andrew Day
Thank you for your interest in this important new role working for Warwick District Council. We are clear about our vision to ensure that Warwick District is a great place to live, work and visit, and be carbon neutral by 2030. As an experienced professional in your field you will understand that providing a secure, responsive and innovative ICT Service is essential for the successful delivery of the Council’s ambition. The role joins the senior management team following a review of senior management capacity. You will have the opportunity to help shape the future strategic direction of the Council as we upgrade our major software solutions and refresh our digital and customer access strategies. If you are excited by this opportunity, then please read on and find out more about the role, and why we also think Warwick District and the Council are a great place to work.
Welcome from Tony Jefferson
Stratford-on-Avon District Council has just established its vision for the next decade, and we are delighted to be working alongside Warwick District Council to appoint someone to lead our ambitious digital transformation programme. The Council has big plans to develop both itself and the communities that we serve and ICT, and therefore this role, is critical to achieving this vision. You will oversee a significant investment programme in our ICT infrastructure under our “Ways of Working” project, which has moved at pace during the current pandemic. This role is also an integral part of our senior team which, collectively, will be leading on the delivery of our ambitions.

Andrew Day – Leader
Warwick District Council

Tony Jefferson – Leader
Stratford on Avon District Council
Introduction
This role presents a unique opportunity to deliver services across two local councils in south Warwickshire. You will be employed by Warwick District Council, but also support Stratford On Avon District Council in delivering its ICT strategy and service.

Andrew Day – Leader
Warwick District Council
Welcome from Andrew Day
Thank you for your interest in this important new role working for Warwick District Council. We are clear about our vision to ensure that Warwick District is a great place to live, work and visit, and be carbon neutral by 2030. As an experienced professional in your field you will understand that providing a secure, responsive and innovative ICT Service is essential for the successful delivery of the Council’s ambition. The role joins the senior management team following a review of senior management capacity. You will have the opportunity to help shape the future strategic direction of the Council as we upgrade our major software solutions and refresh our digital and customer access strategies. If you are excited by this opportunity, then please read on and find out more about the role, and why we also think Warwick District and the Council are a great place to work.

Tony Jefferson – Leader
Stratford on Avon District Council
Welcome from Tony Jefferson
Stratford-on-Avon District Council has just established its vision for the next decade, and we are delighted to be working alongside Warwick District Council to appoint someone to lead our ambitious digital transformation programme. The Council has big plans to develop both itself and the communities that we serve and ICT, and therefore this role, is critical to achieving this vision. You will oversee a significant investment programme in our ICT infrastructure under our “Ways of Working” project, which has moved at pace during the current pandemic. This role is also an integral part of our senior team which, collectively, will be leading on the delivery of our ambitions.
About Warwick District
Our vision is “to make Warwick District a great place to live, work and visit, and be carbon neutral by 2030.” The council’s Fit for the Future Strategy is designed to support and deliver its vision for the district split into three strands, people, service and money, and with the key aims:
- Delivering high quality, effective and efficient services that customers value
- Empowering and motivating our staff to influence and improve the services we provide
- Delivering a balanced budget for the Council and meet future budget challenges
- Working effectively with our partners to the benefit of our customers
- Using our resources flexibly and to the maximum effect


About Stratford Upon Avon
Stratford upon Avon is steeped in history and culture and we are very proud of our heritage. We welcome around 6.7million visitors and tourists to the district every year and our residents enjoy the thriving place they live and the services we deliver. The last couple of years have been exciting for the council as there has been a real acceleration in the delivery of what matters to our residents. As we are becoming fit for the future, this new head of service will play a key role in our management team to help shape and drive the modernisation of our organisation going forwards.


- Working on regional, national and international stages
- Enhancing the quality Stratford-on-Avon as a place
- Nurturing a thriving, innovative and inclusive economy
- Responding to the climate emergency
- Putting residents and communities centre stage
- In order to deliver this, we will become a more agile and resilient Council
To find out more about Stratford on Avon District Council, please click here.

About Warwick District
Our vision is “to make Warwick District a great place to live, work and visit, and be carbon neutral by 2030.” The council’s Fit for the Future Strategy is designed to support and deliver its vision for the district split into three strands, people, service and money, and with the key aims:
- Delivering high quality, effective and efficient services that customers value
- Empowering and motivating our staff to influence and improve the services we provide
- Delivering a balanced budget for the Council and meet future budget challenges
- Working effectively with our partners to the benefit of our customers
- Using our resources flexibly and to the maximum effect


About Stratford Upon Avon
Stratford upon Avon is steeped in history and culture and we are very proud of our heritage. We welcome around 6.7million visitors and tourists to the district every year and our residents enjoy the thriving place they live and the services we deliver. The last couple of years have been exciting for the council as there has been a real acceleration in the delivery of what matters to our residents. As we are becoming fit for the future, this new head of service will play a key role in our management team to help shape and drive the modernisation of our organisation going forwards.


- Working on regional, national and international stages
- Enhancing the quality Stratford-on-Avon as a place
- Nurturing a thriving, innovative and inclusive economy
- Responding to the climate emergency
- Putting residents and communities centre stage
- In order to deliver this, we will become a more agile and resilient Council
To find out more about Stratford on Avon District Council, please click here.

A Great Place To Work
About The Role
ICT Services consists of Desktop Services, Infrastructure, Applications Support and Geographical Information Systems. The service supports c1100 users across both councils and responds to thousands of enquiries during the course of the year. The service develops and monitors both the Information Security and Conduct Policy (and associated policies) to ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) of Council data, and the ICT investment plan to maintain a stable and secure platform for current service delivery and to meet the future needs identified in the ICT Strategy.

How to Apply
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chantelle Wooldridge, Principal Consultant – Resourcing, West Midlands Employers on 07788795411 or at c.wooldridge@wmemployers.org.uk
Candidates will be required to attend an assessment centre and final member panel interview on the dates below:
Assessment Centre: – 10 September 2020 (This will be taking place virtually and will involve a variety of activities aimed at drawing out the skills and experience required for this role)
Final Members Panel Interview: – 24 September 2020
