Deputy Director DDaT in HO Digital Enterprise Services Technology - Home Office - SCS1
Government Digital & Data -
Full-time (Permanent)
£81,000 - £91,000
Published on
9 January 2026
Deadline
30 January 2026
Location
Glasgow, Belfast, Peterborough, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, and Durham. Regular attendance in London will be required.
About the job
Job 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.
Job description
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.
Person specification
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.
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