Overview
Power the future of public services, transforming infrastructure, networks, and platforms across the Scottish Government.
We are seeking a strategic and experienced digital leader, with a strong track record of delivering large‑scale technology services and leading high‑performing teams, to help shape and drive the future of public services in Scotland.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the organisation’s infrastructure is secure, modern, cloud‑enabled, and fully aligned with strategic goals, while continuously moving away from on‑premise environments.
- Drive innovation by ensuring infrastructure removes barriers to using corporate applications, automation, Power Platform, AI, and mobile solutions, and by enabling other technology layers to leverage new capabilities.
- Develop and implement device and infrastructure strategies that balance flexibility, security, compliance, and diverse organisational needs, while modernising within agreed budgets.
- Maximise value from suppliers by adopting relevant innovations, utilising value‑added services, and making strong, evidence‑based cases for investment where appropriate.
- Build strong collaboration across technology teams, architects, and wider Scottish Government partners to ensure infrastructure effectively supports end‑to‑end solutions and shared service propositions for Scotland.
- Establish and sustain a capable, professional infrastructure team that can manage the platform, reduce operational risk, deliver dependable shared services, and promote digital services across the central government landscape.
Success Profile
It is essential that you can provide evidence of the following lead criteria and experience points within your CV and supporting statement.
Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)
Demonstrate strong, strategic leadership of large‑scale IT infrastructure and technical operations, with a proven ability to deliver complex programmes, manage significant budgets, and align technology services with organisational priorities. Be digitally literate, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams, suppliers and stakeholders to shape and define the best approach to service design. Bring demonstrable experience of agile delivery methodologies, open‑source technologies, cloud platforms and digital services at scale, alongside deep expertise in a relevant digital, data or technology domain.
Experience
- Proven leadership: a history of leading teams and managing technical operations or infrastructure projects.
- Large‑scale infrastructure management: direct experience managing the infrastructure for a large organisation, including upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery plans.
- Project delivery: a track record of successfully managing and delivering complex IT projects.
- Budget and financial management: experience managing significant budgets and allocating resources to meet business objectives.
- Strategic alignment: experience in aligning IT infrastructure strategy with broader business goals.
- Reporting to leadership: the ability to present performance reports, risks, and system health to senior leadership.
- Vendor and contract management: experience negotiating with and managing vendors to ensure services and hardware are provided effectively.
- Cybersecurity principles, data management, and IT service management frameworks like ITIL is also valued.
Behaviours
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Developing Self & Others
- Seeing The Big Picture
- Managing a Quality Service
Security checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), which comprises four main pre‑employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
All candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. This typically requires a minimum UK residency period of five years prior to the vetting application.
Working pattern
Our standard hours are 37 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. Scottish Government staff in hybrid‑compatible roles should aim to work in‑person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location.
Equality statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
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