Head of Digital Services

Head of Digital Services

£65,343 – £72,720, 35 hours per week, Permanent position, Dundee. Closing date: 8.00am Monday 15 June 2026.

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) seeks an experienced and forward‑thinking Head of Digital Services to provide strategic leadership across the digital and technology function amid ongoing organisational and sectoral change. This leadership role demands setting direction, clarifying priorities, and ensuring digital services meet the needs of social service workers, employers, students, staff, and the public. The role requires translating technical choices into clear organisational and public benefits, rather than techno centrism.

Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Business Services, the Head will lead a multidisciplinary digital services team. Strategic leadership is complemented by governance and assurance responsibilities, overseeing digital delivery, cybersecurity, data protection, business continuity, and risk management. The role operates at both strategic and operational levels, advising senior stakeholders and governing bodies while fostering continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.

• Significant senior level experience leading digital services, IT, or technology functions within a complex organisation.
• Strong track record of developing and delivering digital strategies and leading digital change or transformation.
• Experience operating within robust governance, assurance and risk management frameworks.
• Deep understanding of cyber security, data protection, business continuity and digital resilience.
• Proven people‑leadership skills, with a history of developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience working with senior leaders, boards and external stakeholders.
• Experience in the public sector, regulatory environments or delivering user‑centred digital services is advantageous.

The starting salary is at the minimum point of the advertised pay scale. The role offers generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service).

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates who identify as having a disability and for individuals who are Care Experienced, where they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Reasonable adjustments can be discussed at any stage of the recruitment process.