Emerging Technology Lead

Emerging Technology Lead, Selby

Salary: £47,181 - £51,356

Expires: 22/02/2026

Company:
North Yorkshire Council

Location:

Selby, North Yorkshire

Are you passionate about being at the forefront of Emerging Technology including AI? Are you a senior developer with knowledge of cloud? An exciting opportunity has arisen in North Yorkshire Council for a dynamic and experienced Emerging Technology (ET) Lead to join our newly formed Emerging Technology Team to drive innovation from concept to production and refine what is possible in local government.

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in programming (from prototype to production), and strong knowledge in Cloud Computing and platforms such as Azure and AWS. Practical knowledge of generative AI (e.g. GPT, Gemini) is desirable but not essential.

As the ET Lead, you will play a pivotal role in delivering cutting‑edge emerging technologies that harness AI, automation, machine learning and LoT. Your responsibilities include:

• Leading the research, design, prototype, pilot and scale‑up of ET solutions that solve business challenges.
• Leading a specialist matrix team.
• Collaborating with colleagues across technology and business services.
• Ensuring the scalability, reliability and security of the solutions.
• Working closely with vendors and stakeholders across the business.
• Translating complex business needs into robust technical outcomes.

You will join an innovation and collaboration network in the public sector, sharing and promoting NYC ambition at the national level.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) Technology Services provides effective ICT services across the North Yorkshire region, supporting 10,500 staff and 625,000 citizens. Our mission is to drive innovation and efficiency, continually improving ICT services within the council and externally to businesses, communities and volunteers. Following NYC’s transformation into a unitary authority in 2023, Technology Services plays a critical role in consolidating, improving, and developing our networks, infrastructure and systems.

Inspired to become a Centre of Excellence, we are running ET projects purposefully alongside convergence work.

We positively encourage flexible working and provide you with the technology you need to work from a wide variety of locations. We believe in the importance of inclusion, and are always working towards being a more diverse, equitable and inclusive employer. Find out more about our equality, diversity and inclusion work on our "Working for us" page. You can bring your whole self to work, and we will support you to be the best you can be.

Our values, behaviours and ambitions underpin everything we do. In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier. These include:

• A local government career average employer contribution pension scheme.
• Family‑friendly leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes.
• Modern flexible working practices.
• Learning and development packages.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts.
• Green car and cycle schemes.
• Travel loans.

For the right candidate, a recruitment welcome payment of up to 10% of starting salary may be payable as a one‑off welcome payment.

For more information, or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jenny Pan, ,

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.