greater london (On-Site)
Temporary, Full time
£50,000 - £74,999
FULLTIME
Digital & Data Borough Programme Manager
£58,818 - £71,412 per annum
13 months Fixed Term
About Newham Data
Newham Council is fast becoming a leader in data and AI, with an ambitious plan of action to become a hub in London for innovators and investors in the data sector while putting our residents at the heart of a digital future.
Newham is a place that is full of potential and brimming with energy and talent. Proud to be one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs anywhere in the UK, 72% of our residents are from ethnically diverse communities, speaking over 220 languages and our population of 351,00 is growing at a rate of 14%, the third highest rate of growth in London. There is an enormous amount of growth happening across the borough, from a regeneration programme in Canning Town with plans for over 10,000 homes, a burgeoning tech and creative sector at Stratford with the V&A East, UAL, UCL and BBC music all opening by 2026. Newham has London’s highest concentration of Elizabeth line stations, London City Airport and the ExCel centre with over 4 million visitors a year.
In partnership with the Institute of Global Prosperity at UCL, Newham Council has undertaken extensive research identifying Newham as a prime location for significant investment in the UK’s rapidly growing AI, data and cyber economies. The 2021 study projected that by 2035, the data economy in Newham could generate over 5,500 new jobs and deliver more than £104 million in additional GVA to the local economy. A strategic zone stretching from Canning Town to the Royal Docks was designated as a "Data Corridor"; a vision now being realised with two major data centres already granted planning permission and set for completion by 2028.
Through our flagship Newham Data programme, we are actively ensuring this growth benefits our communities. Over 1,500 residents and businesses have already been trained in data and AI, and we have established the UK Centre for AI in the Public Sector with the local university - cementing Newham’s position as a national leader in inclusive, future-focused digital infrastructure and talent development.
Further information about the Newham Data initiative can be found on https://www.newham.gov.uk/newhamdata.
About the role
As the Digital & Data Borough Programme Manager, you will spearhead the delivery of the Newham Data programme, managing a small team and wider activity across the council. It’s likely the role will include recruitment to expand the core team and breadth of delivery in line with Newham’s forthcoming growth plan. This role is externally facing and about upskilling residents and businesses; attracting inward investment and building partnerships to grow the digital and data economy throughout the borough and establish Newham as a destination for digital, data and AI enterprise. Although this role works closely with the council’s digital and data teams, it is not focused on the current internal digital transformation programme.
You will coordinate a wide range of digital and data-related activities delivered by teams across the council for residents and lead on distinct projects such as the inward investment strategy. This role involves significant partnership work, budget management and stakeholder engagement and reports into the Mayor of Newham as portfolio holder.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements including offices in Dockside and working from home.
- Generous pension allowance (with employer contributions of up to 8%).
- Access to Newham Rewards employee benefits scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Eye test and Flu vouchers.
Please attach your CV and supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.
The deadline for this application is 29th April at 11.59pm. Interviews will take place before 9th May.
If you have any questions, please contact Lyndsay Baker at lyndsay.baker@newham.gov.uk.
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Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that is all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please attach your CV and a supporting statement explaining in no more 500 words why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.