Head of Digital Transformation - Companies House - G6

Location

Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ

About the job

Job summary

Join us to lead the digital transformation of one of the UK’s most important public services!

As Head of Digital Transformation at Companies House, you will be Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for our multi-year modernisation programme, setting the digital and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy that shapes services used by millions of people and businesses across the UK.

Reporting to the Director of Digital and Technology, and working closely with senior leaders and key partners, you will turn a long-term vision into clear, deliverable plans, secure investment, champion user-centred services, and lead innovation across the organisation. You will influence change at scale while keeping governance, security and ethics at the core of everything we build.

This is a rare opportunity to own the digital and AI agenda of a national institution end-to-end - from strategy and investment to delivery and measurable outcomes.

Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House  

Why choose Companies House? 

At Companies House we take a proactive approach to wellbeing by promoting a welcoming culture, healthy work life balance and supporting colleagues to be their best in work because we know people are the key to our success. 

Our benefits include:  

• Flexible working with no core hours (6am – 8pm flexible options)  
• 30 days annual leave  
• 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day  
• Enrolment into Civil Service Pension scheme average 28.97%  

Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work  

Give yourself the best opportunity to apply!

Join our Outreach team for an informal, drop-in 'find out more' session.

No need to register - just click on the following link to join at the start time, listen, and gain tips to help you apply:

Monday 12th October 2026 at 12.00 - 12.30

It’s a relaxed session with cameras and microphones switched off.

Can’t make the session? Email our Recruitment team on: recruitmentch@companieshouse.gov.uk for a copy of the slides.

Please note:   

• Interviews will take place in person at our Cardiff office.

• Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. 
• Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC.

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Digital & Technology you will develop, lead and maintain of the organisation's Digital and AI Strategy, ensuring alignment with Companies House strategy and cross-government digital priorities.

You will: 

• Lead strategic planning for modernisation across services and technology.
• Establish governance, assurance and ethical frameworks for digital transformation and AI adoption, ensuring compliance with legislation, government policy and recognised best practice.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with senior leaders, stakeholders, and external partners to drive engagement, buy-in, and adoption. 
• Work with data, analytics, digital and technology teams to improve organisational capability. 

As the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) you will lead the design and delivery of a multi-year modernisation programme, with a focus on the use of AI to drive improvements and deliver outcomes. 

Main SRO responsibilities will include:

• Delivery of Modernisation programmes to time, cost and quality expectations.   
• Turning long-term vision into clear, deliverable plans.
• Working with senior stakeholders to align priorities and secure investment.

What a day in this role may look like

This is a varied and strategic leadership role. On any given day, you could be:

• Shaping and maintaining the Companies House Digital and AI Strategy.
• Leading the Digital Modernisation programme, ensuring benefits, risks and outcomes are effectively managed.
• Working with senior leaders to agree priorities, secure investment and drive transformation.
• Overseeing the transition from legacy systems and processes to modern, resilient services.
• Establishing governance and assurance that enables innovation while maintaining public trust.
• Championing user-centred, data-informed decision making and responsible AI adoption.
• Building organisational capability and supporting teams to deliver shared outcomes.
• Using evidence and insights to track progress, measure benefits and inform executive decisions.

Success in this role will mean delivering a clear Digital and AI Strategy, a credible modernisation roadmap, stronger organisational capability, and improved services that create measurable value for businesses, the public and colleagues.

Person specification

You do not need to have worked in the Civil Service previously. We are interested in the scale, complexity and relevance of your evidence, the judgement you applied and the outcomes you achieved.

We are looking for the following skills and experience, which will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. 

The successful candidate will have: 

• Proven leadership of digital transformation programmes delivering measurable organisational change.
• Significant experience developing and delivering digital strategy.
• Experience influencing senior executives and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• A collaborative, inclusive leadership style that brings people together.
• Experience developing AI, automation or emerging technology strategies.