Deputy Director for Productivity and Technology - Home Office - SCS1

Locations: Croydon, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent

Ready to shape how technology and data drive one of the UK’s most critical public services? Immigration Enforcement is looking for a Deputy Director for Productivity and Technology to lead large-scale transformation at pace.

This is a rare opportunity to operate at board level, influence national strategy, and deliver real impact through digital innovation, from AI-enabled case progression to cross-government data sharing.

About the role

Immigration Enforcement is undergoing a major multi-year transformation, with technology and productivity at the core of how future services will operate. In this senior leadership role, you’ll be responsible for driving this agenda forward, shaping how digital, data and operational processes come together to deliver better outcomes.

You’ll lead a large, multidisciplinary team and oversee significant investment to modernise infrastructure, improve workflows and embed emerging technologies. Working closely with senior leaders across government, you’ll turn strategy into delivery and ensure transformation delivers measurable, lasting impact.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading a team of around 50 professionals across technology and transformation
• Overseeing a major transformation portfolio with significant investment
• Driving the delivery of the Home Office 2030 Digital Strategy within Immigration Enforcement
• Modernising digital infrastructure and redesigning operational workflows
• Leading the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and advanced data sharing
• Operating at board level, advising senior leaders and shaping strategic direction
• Collaborating across government (including MoJ, policing, FCDO and wider partners)
• Translating complex strategy into clear, impactful delivery outcomes
• Building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience delivering complex, large-scale transformation programmes
• Strong understanding of digital, technology and data systems
• Experience operating at senior leadership or board level
• Ability to influence, challenge and collaborate across organisational boundaries
• Strong political awareness and judgement in high-profile environments
• Track record of leading teams and delivering impactful change
• Ability to turn strategy into measurable outcomes

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