Job Description

Your passion has never had a greater purpose

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Here at SEPA, we're connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take - to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise.


That's why, when you join us as Head of Digital & Enterprise Architecture, you'll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That's what it means to be Passionately Purposeful - for our environment, and for your career.

Work that goes beyond your desk

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Experts at what we do, we work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. As Head of Digital & Enterprise Architecture, that involves:


Developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive digital strategy aligned to organisational values and strategic aims Leadership collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and partners and the ability to be a key influencer to lead public sector digital landscape at a national level as part of public sector reform and collaboration Leading and developing a function with a diverse mix of technical experts, managers and staff which delivers innovative, efficient and effective solutions to achieve organisation wide and team objectives, developing the digital maturity of the function Leading a large and complex digital estate ensuring that all digital solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with relevant regulations and standards Leadership collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and partners and the ability to be a key influencer to lead public sector digital landscape at a national level as part of public sector reform and collaboration

Respect for your expertise

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This is a highly important role within our Finance, Modernisation and Digital portfolio which means you will need:


A track record of enterprise-wide architecture experience and application to ensure digital change and transformation is embedded in the culture of the organisation Significant experience and technical leadership to deliver key digital transformation interconnected projects at all stages of project life cycle Demonstratable experience of technical cyber security & information strategies to the role, mitigating risk and developing digital maturity Demonstrable commercial awareness bringing experience of contract & and supplier management to drive innovative solutions as well as financial savings & service additionality A high level of professional competence and knowledge gained through professional and management experience at a senior/strategic level equivalent to a minimum of SCQF Level 11

Support that goes beyond the workplace

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We're cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and your professional lives, but your personal life. So, you'll find benefits that make a difference at work and at home. Such as:


Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata) Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Progressive Family Friendly policies Training & development to enablecolleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best.

Plus, many more lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Passionately you. Purposefully supportive

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SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does - as a community leader, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer.


Passionately Purposeful about Scotland's environment - and your career.


Protecting our environment, promoting our work, and supporting our people, working at SEPA means being part of an organisation that's grounded in respect for your expertise - and your wellbeing. So you can be your best, and make the biggest impact.


We recruit solely based on merit. Our shortlisting process is conducted on an anonymous basis. Please ensure that you include all relevant information when you apply.


We support flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy balance between career and homelife. This includes working part time, reduced hours, job sharing, working remotely. As a flexible first employer we are open to having conversations about flexible working arrangements that work for you and SEPA from day 1 of your employment with us.


We are proud to be a 'Disability Confident' employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you in the role that you do.


Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape.


For the security and wellbeing of our colleagues, successful candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a level two Disclosure Scotland check.


If you have questions or need any assistance with the recruitment process please contact SEPA's Recruitment Team at

recruitment@sepa.org.uk

Apply now to join a Passionately Purposeful workplace

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