Deputy Director DDaT in HO Digital Enterprise Services Technology

Posting date:	12 January 2026
Salary:	£81,000 to £91,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	30 January 2026
Location:	Durham
Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	444070/2

Summary

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.

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