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Job Vacancy Deputy Director DDaT in HO Digital Enterprise Services Technology - Home Office - SCS1

United Kingdom

Government Digital & Data

Job position

Permanent
As soon as possible
£81k-91k
Hybrid
United Kingdom
Published on 09/01/2026

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As Deputy Director and Portfolio CTO for Enterprise Services, you will lead the technology and platforms capability within Home Office Digital. Enterprise Services provides core digital platforms and solutions that underpin departmental operations, including networks and infrastructure, end-user services, operational support, service management, and data analytics.

You will set the technical direction for Enterprise Services, ensuring secure, resilient, and innovative solutions that support the Home Office’s mission to keep the public safe and deliver essential services. This includes defining solution architectures, leading engineering and architecture teams, embedding continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.

The role is central to delivering the Home Office Digital Technical Strategy 2030, which focuses on AI and automation, cyber resilience, data as a strategic asset, and evolving our operating model. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the department to align technology decisions with business priorities and drive efficiency, agility, and innovation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and deep technical expertise to make a real impact on national services and digital transformation.

For full details of the role, responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the Candidate Pack.

Candidate profile

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide technical leadership for Enterprise Services, setting strategy and standards for technology and platforms.

  • Define and implement solution architectures aligned to Home Office Digital Enterprise Architecture.

  • Lead engineering and architecture teams, embedding continuous improvement and efficiency.

  • Oversee governance for technology and platforms, ensuring compliance and security.

  • Support delivery of the Home Office Digital Technical Strategy 2030, including AI, automation, cyber resilience, and data-driven innovation.

  • Manage technical risk, cyber security integration, and product roadmaps across Enterprise Services.

Working environment

Location

Glasgow, Belfast, Peterborough, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, and Durham. Regular attendance in London will be required.

About the jobJob summary

We are looking for an experienced technology leader to join Home Office Digital as Deputy Director and Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Enterprise Services. This is a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the technology strategy for one of the most complex digital functions in government, supporting critical national services and enabling transformation across the Home Office.

London, England, United Kingdom
> 1000 employees
Corporate / Direct Employer
Government Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government, creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Government Digital and Data professionals benefit from cross-government events and learning. From webinars from the world’s leading innovators to digital upskilling sessions.They enhance our professionals’ skills and capabilities, which ultimately enables them to be a part of the world-leading advancements in digital transformation and government innovation.

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