Head of Technology Governance and Compliance

About this role

Head of Technology Governance & Compliance

Nottingham City Council | Loxley House, Nottingham, NG2 3NG | Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Be part of transforming technology at Nottingham City Council 🚀

Nottingham City Council is undertaking an ambitious IT Transformation programme to modernise our technology, strengthen governance, and reshape how we deliver services to our communities.

We are building a more secure, data-driven and digitally enabled organisation, one that is resilient, efficient, and focused on delivering the best outcomes for Nottingham’s residents.

As part of this transformation, we are creating a new senior leadership role: Head of Technology Governance & Compliance.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology governance, cyber security, and organisational resilience at scale.

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will provide strategic leadership across technology governance, compliance, cyber and information security, data, and programme delivery.

You will play a critical role in ensuring the Council’s technology is secure, compliant, well-governed and aligned to our strategic priorities, while enabling innovation and transformation.

You will

• Lead and develop a high-performing Technology Governance & Compliance function
• Act as the Council’s subject matter expert on cyber and information security, advising senior and corporate leadership
• Establish and oversee robust governance frameworks (e.g. TDA, CAB, Architecture Boards)
• Lead risk management, business continuity and resilience planning
• Provide oversight and assurance across all IT projects and programmes
• Drive compliance across key standards including ISO27001, PSN, PCI, and Cyber Essentials Plus
• Lead strategic procurement and supplier management activity
• Support the delivery of the Council’s Technology Strategy

About you

We are looking for a strategic and credible leader with a strong track record in complex organisations.

You will bring

• Significant experience in cyber and information security, governance and compliance
• Proven leadership of large-scale transformation and change programmes
• Strong understanding of risk, resilience, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience of working in complex, political environments and influencing at senior level
• Expertise in supplier management, procurement, and enterprise governance
• The ability to balance assurance, control, and innovation
• A passion for public service and delivering outcomes for communities

You will be a confident and inspiring leader, able to build strong relationships, lead high-performing teams, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to

• Shape and lead a critical new function within our IT Transformation
• Influence how technology is governed, secured and delivered across the Council
• Work at the heart of a complex, high-profile public sector organisation
• Make a meaningful difference to services that support Nottingham’s communities

Additional information

This is a politically restricted post under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Ready to make an impact? ✨

Join us and help build a secure, resilient and future-ready Council.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Nottingham City Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences and are committed to ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and actively encourage applications from disabled people. If you wish to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please let us know as part of your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

We also proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families. We recognise the skills, experience and values that members of the Armed Forces community bring to civilian roles.

At Nottingham City Council, inclusion is central to how we lead, how we work and how we deliver services for our city.

• Advert closes: Sunday 6 September 2026 (11:59pm)
• Shortlisting commences: Monday 7 September 2026
• Interviews: Week commencing 14 September 2026

Ready to Apply?

If you are an experienced IT leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a complex and rewarding public sector environment, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation, please contact Darren Elvidge, Chief Technology Officer at darren.elvidge@nottinghamcity.gov.uk**

TO APPLY Send your application (CV and Supporting Statement) to resourcingsupport@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

(Applications without a CV and Supporting Statement will not be considered unfortunately - and must be sent to ResourcingSupport email address for consideration)

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