Head of Digital Transformation

Salary: £74,089 - 80,300 per year

Requirements:

• 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
• Must have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to meet the stated Security Check eligibility requirement
• Must meet applicable nationality, right-to-work and security-check requirements

Responsibilities:

• Develop, lead and maintain our Digital and AI Strategy, aligned with Companies House strategy and cross-government digital priorities
• Lead strategic planning for modernisation across services and technology
• Establish governance, assurance and ethical frameworks for digital transformation and AI adoption
• Lead engagement with senior leaders, stakeholders and external partners to build support and adoption
• Work with data, analytics, digital and technology teams to improve organisational capability
• As Senior Responsible Owner, lead the design and delivery of a multi-year modernisation programme, including delivery to time, cost and quality expectations
• Turn long-term vision into clear, deliverable plans, align priorities and secure investment
• Manage programme benefits, risks and outcomes, and oversee transition from legacy systems and processes to modern, resilient services
• Champion user-centred, data-informed decision-making and responsible AI adoption
• Track progress, measure benefits and use evidence to inform executive decisions

Technologies:

• AI
• Support
• Security

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We are Companies House, a national institution delivering public services used by millions of people and businesses across the UK. We are recruiting a permanent Grade 6 Head of Digital Transformation in our Digital Services business area, based at our Cardiff office. The role reports to the Director of Digital and Technology and leads our digital and AI agenda, with the aim of improving services and delivering measurable value. The salary is £74,089–£80,300, with a Civil Service Pension and employer contribution of 28.97%. We offer flexible working, no core hours, 30 days of annual leave, bank holidays and a privilege day, and promote wellbeing, inclusion and work-life balance. The role follows a hybrid working approach, with regular attendance at our Cardiff office; it can only be worked in the UK. Interviews are held in person in Cardiff.

last updated 41 week of 2026