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Vacancy details
Vacancy title
Head of Digital, Data & Technology for the Disused Tips Authority Salary range - £61,098 - £78,449
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Closing date
11/09/2026, 16:00
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Advertising basis
Permanent, Secondment
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Actual starting salary
Starting salary: £61,098 per annum. The role sits within a pay range that extends to £78,449, with progression subject to the Authority's pay arrangements. Please note that, whilst these roles will initially be hosted by the Welsh Government, posts within the Disused Tips Authority are subject to the Authority's own pay and reward arrangements. The Welsh Government salary scales displayed alongside this vacancy do not apply to these roles. For candidates who can demonstrate exceptional skills, experience and expertise, there may be scope to appoint above the advertised starting salary, up to the maximum of the approved pay range, subject to the Authority's pay arrangements and relevant approvals.
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Salary range or pay band
Other
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Allowances
No
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Work pattern
Full time (applications are welcome from people who work part time, as part of a job share or who work full time)
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Group
Local Government, Housing, Rural Resilience & Sustainability Group
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Directorate
Climate Change & Env Sustainability
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Branch
Disused Tips Authority
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Location (s)
Other location (including outside of Wales)
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Specific Location
Specific Location: Merthyr Tydfil (DTA Headquarters). The Disused Tips Authority's headquarters will be based in Merthyr Tydfil. When the Authority is established on 1 April 2027, a number of regional hubs will also be available across Wales; however, Merthyr Tydfil will remain the organisation's headquarters.
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Purpose of post
Help build the digital, data and technology capability behind one of Wales' newest public bodies.
The Disused Tips Authority for Wales is being established as the national public body responsible for overseeing the safety, management and regulation of disused tips across Wales. Operating in a high-profile, safety-critical environment, our success will depend on reliable digital services, trusted information and technology that enables confident, evidence-based decision making.
As Head of Digital, Data & Technology, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering the Authority's digital, data and technology capability. You will ensure colleagues have the systems, information and digital services they need to deliver the Authority's statutory responsibilities while creating modern, secure and efficient ways of working.
This is a broad strategic delivery role. Working closely with the Director of Data & Assurance, you will lead the implementation of the Authority's Digital, Data & Technology Strategy, overseeing enterprise systems, digital services, national registers, information management, analytics and technology services. You will also manage the Authority's technology suppliers and service providers, ensuring services are resilient, innovative, cost-effective and aligned to organisational priorities.
Beyond the organisation itself, you will work collaboratively with government, local authorities, technology providers, academia and other partners to strengthen digital capability, improve information sharing and support the Authority's ambition to become a recognised centre of excellence in the intelligent use of data and technology.
The role is both inward and outward facing:
Internally, you will create a digitally enabled organisation where colleagues have access to reliable systems, trusted information and intuitive digital services that support effective operational delivery and evidence-based decision making.
Externally, you will build productive relationships with technology suppliers, delivery partners and public sector organisations to promote collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
This is a unique opportunity to establish the digital foundations of a new national organisation, helping create an Authority that is modern, digitally enabled and recognised for the quality of its information, technology and operational excellence.
Important: The Disused Tips Authority for Wales will be established as an independent Welsh Public Body and separate legal entity on 1 April 2027. Until then, these roles will be hosted by the Welsh Government, providing a unique opportunity to help create and shape a new national organisation from the outset.
Successful candidates will initially be employed by the Welsh Government before transferring to the Disused Tips Authority when it becomes operational on 1 April 2027, with continuity of employment maintained throughout.
The Disused Tips Authority is a separate organisation from the Welsh Government. Please disregard any Welsh Government guidance, policies or recruitment information linked within this advert and refer to the accompanying Candidate Information Pack for information relevant to this vacancy.
To learn more about the Authority's purpose, ambitions, culture, values, benefits and recruitment journey, please review the Candidate Information Pack and recruitment video.
Help build a new public body for Wales: Disused Tips Authority for Wales
General Candidate Information Pack - 2026 Recruitment Campaign
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Key tasks
Key Tasks
Delivering digital services and technology
You'll lead the delivery of the Authority's Digital, Data & Technology Strategy, ensuring digital services, enterprise systems and technology platforms support organisational priorities and enable the effective delivery of statutory responsibilities.
You'll oversee the development, implementation and continual improvement of digital services, ensuring systems are reliable, integrated, secure and designed around the needs of users.
Managing enterprise systems
You'll be responsible for the performance, resilience and continuous improvement of the Authority's enterprise technology estate, including business applications, collaboration platforms, operational systems and digital tools.
You'll ensure technology supports efficient business processes, improves user experience and enables effective organisational performance.
Managing technology suppliers and contracts
You'll lead the procurement, mobilisation and day-to-day management of technology suppliers, managed service providers and digital contracts.
You'll ensure suppliers deliver high-quality services, meet agreed service levels, represent value for money and continually improve performance while maintaining effective commercial relationships.
Managing data and information
You'll lead the operational management of the Authority's information assets, ensuring national registers, operational systems and organisational data are accurate, secure, integrated and maintained as trusted sources of information.
You'll oversee data quality, information governance and system integrity, working closely with the Data Protection Officer and other colleagues to ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.
Developing analytics and business intelligence
You'll develop the Authority's reporting, analytics and business intelligence capability, ensuring operational teams and senior leaders have timely, meaningful and reliable information to support operational delivery, organisational performance and evidence-based decision making.
Delivering digital transformation
You'll identify opportunities to improve organisational effectiveness through digital technologies, automation and process improvement.
Working collaboratively across the Authority, you'll lead digital change initiatives that simplify processes, improve customer experience and enhance organisational capability.
Supporting innovation
You'll work with technology providers, academia and public sector partners to identify emerging technologies and digital solutions that improve monitoring, information management and operational delivery.
You'll support the Authority's ambition to become a recognised centre of excellence through the practical application of digital innovation and continuous improvement.
Leading a high-performing function
You'll build and lead a modern, customer-focused Digital, Data & Technology function, creating an environment where specialists are supported to develop professionally, collaborate effectively and deliver outstanding services across the organisation.
Successful candidates will hold a degree in Digital, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, GIS or a related discipline, or be able to demonstrate significant relevant experience leading digital, technology, information or data services within complex organisations.
Technical Capabilities
Important: The technical capabilities listed below will be assessed throughout the selection process. Please refer to these capabilities when preparing your application and provide evidence of how you meet them through your qualifications, skills and experience.
Digital Service Leadership
Delivering organisation-wide digital, data and technology services that support organisational priorities and statutory responsibilities.
Translating strategic direction into practical digital solutions that improve organisational capability and service delivery.
Enterprise Systems & Technology Management
Leading the implementation, management and continuous improvement of enterprise systems, digital platforms and business applications.
Ensuring technology services are secure, resilient, integrated and aligned to organisational needs.
Developing technology roadmaps and delivery plans that support organisational growth and continuous improvement.
Supplier & Contract Management
Procuring, mobilising and managing technology suppliers, managed service providers and digital contracts.
Managing service level agreements, supplier performance and commercial relationships to ensure high-quality, secure and cost-effective services.
Driving continuous improvement through effective supplier and contract management.
Data Management & Business Intelligence
Leading the operational management of organisational data, national registers and information assets.
Developing reporting, analytics and business intelligence that support operational delivery and organisational performance.
Promoting high standards of data quality, integrity and accessibility.
Information Governance & Digital Security
Ensuring digital services and information assets comply with information governance, data protection and security requirements.
Working with specialist providers to maintain cyber resilience, business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements.
Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement
Leading digital transformation initiatives that modernise business processes and improve organisational effectiveness.
Identifying opportunities to apply technology, automation and innovation to enhance operational delivery and user experience.
Leadership & Professional Judgement
Providing professional advice and challenge on digital services, technology, supplier management and information management.
Exercising sound judgement when balancing organisational priorities, technology investment, operational risk and public accountability.
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Development opportunities
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the digital capability of a new national public body. Combining leadership across enterprise technology, digital transformation, information management, supplier management and analytics, you will play a defining role in creating one of Wales' most important new public organisations.
Beyond leading the Authority's Digital, Data & Technology function, you will influence how digital services, technology and information support public safety across Wales, helping develop innovative approaches to regulation, operational delivery and organisational performance.
Working alongside the Director of Data & Assurance, Executive Team and Board, you will help establish the Authority as a digitally enabled organisation recognised for operational excellence, trusted information and modern public service.
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Other vacancy related information
Establishing the Disused Tips Authority
The Disused Tips Authority (DTA) will become fully operational on 1 April 2027. We are recruiting now for a number of senior leadership roles to help shape the organisation, build its capability and culture, and prepare the Authority to assume its statutory responsibilities from day one. This is a unique opportunity to join the DTA during its formative stages and play a key role in establishing a new public body for Wales.
Important: The Disused Tips Authority is a separate organisation from the Welsh Government. Please disregard any Welsh Government guidance, policies, or recruitment information linked within this advert and refer to the accompanying Candidate Information Pack for the information relevant to this vacancy.
Employment Arrangements
As the Disused Tip Authority will not formally exist until 1 April 2027, these roles will initially be hosted by the Welsh Governments Successful candidates will be employed by the Welsh Government until 31 March 2027 while working exclusively on the establishment of the Disused Tip Authority. From 1 April 2027, employees will transfer to the new Authority as it becomes operational. Throughout this transition, continuity of employment will be maintained. Successful candidates will initially be employed on Welsh Government terms and conditions. The DTA's proposed terms and conditions are included within the Candidate Pack, and employees will have the opportunity to move onto these arrangements following the Authority's establishment.
Secondment Opportunities and Eligibility Requirements
Candidates should note that this post is also being offered as a Permanent Opportunity and a Secondment opportunity.
If you would like to apply via a Secondment the below eligibility guidance, will apply.
Eligibility Verification:
All Secondment Applications will be assessed against the below stated criteria.
You must obtain prior agreement from your employer to be released on secondment before applying. Please ensure you have line management approval.
You must hold a substantive permanent post with your current employer.
During the secondment, you will remain on the terms, conditions, and payroll of your home organisation.
Inward secondees are not eligible for Disused Tips Authority pay awards or rewards.
Location
The Authority's headquarters will be located at Rhydycar Business Park, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UZ. This will be the principal place of work and where most colleagues will come together to collaborate with one another and with stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be expected to attend the office in Merthyr Tydfil regularly to support collaboration and stakeholder engagement. For full-time employees, this will typically be 2–3 days per week, with attendance requirements adjusted on a pro-rata basis for part-time employees.
As a national organisation serving communities across Wales, the DTA will also establish a number of regional hubs and collaboration spaces. Details of these locations are currently being developed and will be confirmed ahead of the Authority becoming operational. Merthyr Tydfil will remain the Authority's headquarters.
Salary
Starting salary: £61,098 per annum. The role sits within a pay range that extends to £78,449 with progression subject to the Authority's pay arrangements.
For candidates who can demonstrate exceptional experience, expertise and market value, a higher starting salary within the approved pay range may be considered.
The Disused Tips Authority has its own pay and reward arrangements, which are separate from Welsh Government pay structures. The salary quoted above reflects the Authority's pay framework and not Welsh Government pay bands or terms.
Stage One – Application Applying for a role with us is straightforward.
You will be asked to provide:
A CV
A Personal Statement (maximum 1,250 words)
Your CV should provide an overview of your career history, including your current and previous roles, key responsibilities, achievements, qualifications and any relevant professional memberships. It should give us a clear understanding of your experience and career progression but does not need to repeat the evidence provided in your personal statement.
Your personal statement should be structured around the technical capabilities outlined in the online job advert. Please explain how your knowledge, skills and experience demonstrate your ability to meet these requirements. You do not need to address every bullet point individually. Instead, provide relevant examples that demonstrate your capability across the key technical areas.
We encourage you to draw on a range of experiences and clearly describe your personal contribution, the actions you took, the outcomes you achieved and the impact you had.
Assessment Weightings
Where more than one appointable candidate is identified, the following criteria will be applied in the order listed below:
Demonstration of our values, including trust-building and alignment with the organisation's purpose and culture.
Technical capability across digital service leadership, enterprise systems, technology delivery, data and information management, supplier management, digital transformation, and information governance.
Relevant experience leading high-performing teams, delivering strategic digital and technology outcomes, managing organisational change, and providing professional advice and judgement in complex environments.
Desirable criteria listed below.
Welsh language skills.
Additional Assessment Activities
A presentation on Technical Competence will be required at Interview. More information will be provided in the invitations to that stage.
In the event of a large number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted against the lead assessment criterion: technical capabilities. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
A degree in Digital, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, GIS, or a related discipline, or can you demonstrate significant relevant experience leading digital, technology, information, or data services within complex organisations
Our Values
We assess candidates against our TIPS values: Trust-Building, Integrity-Led, Purpose-Driven and Skilled & Collaborative. Full details of our values and culture can be found in the Candidate Information Pack.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for these opportunities. Candidates offered reserve status will remain on the reserve list until the Disused Tips Authority is established in April 2027. Those placed on the reserve list will only be considered for opportunities within the Disused Tips Authority and will not be considered for Welsh Government vacancies.
Desirable
The following qualities are desirable and will only be considered where two or more candidates achieve the same score at the application or interview stage.
It would be desirable for candidates to hold a professional qualification or membership of a relevant professional body, such as BCS, FEDIP, CILIP, DAMA or an equivalent organisation, and to have demonstrable experience of leading digital services, enterprise technology, supplier management or information functions within the public sector or other complex, regulated organisations.
Welsh Language Ability. The Disused Tips Authority is committed to operating as a bilingual organisation and providing services in both Welsh and English. We want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve and play an active role in promoting and normalising the use of Welsh in the workplace.
Our Commitment to the Welsh Language
The Disused Tips Authority is committed to operating as a bilingual organisation and to providing services in both Welsh and English. We want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve and to play an active role in promoting and normalising the use of Welsh in the workplace. We welcome applications from Welsh speakers and from individuals who are committed to developing their Welsh language skills. We will support colleagues at all levels to learn, use and increase their confidence in Welsh as part of their day-to-day work, helping to build a truly bilingual organisation.
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Vetting level
Basic
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Number of posts
1
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Contact point for further information regarding the post
[email protected]
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