Director of Technology and Data

We're looking for an experienced Director of Technology and Data (Grade 15) to join our Digital Directorate at Elexon, reporting to the Chief Digital Officer.

In this senior leadership role, you'll be responsible for leading our Data Analytics, Architecture and IT Operations functions , ensuring our technology, data capabilities and digital services support Elexon's strategic objectives and evolving industry responsibilities.

You'll provide strategic direction across data analytics and data science, enterprise architecture, cloud technologies and digital operations , while driving the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and emerging technologies .

Working closely with our Digital leadership team, senior stakeholders and strategic partners, you'll help shape Elexon's technology future, ensuring our platforms and services remain secure, resilient, cost-effective and responsive to business needs .

What you’ll do:

• Develop and deliver Elexon's Technology Strategy , ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, digital transformation objectives and evolving industry requirements.

• Lead the Data Analytics, Data Science, Architecture and Digital Operations functions , providing strategic direction, developing capability and driving continuous improvement.

• Drive Elexon's AI strategy and adoption roadmap , identifying high-value opportunities for AI, automation and emerging technologies across the organisation.

• Oversee AI innovation, research and development , including experimentation, proofs of concept and emerging technology evaluation, ensuring safe and responsible adoption.

• Set and maintain enterprise, data and solution architecture standards , providing governance and design assurance for technology programmes and investments.

• Lead the development of analytics, reporting and data science capabilities , ensuring trusted and accessible insights support operational and strategic decision-making.

• Oversee cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, workplace technology and IT service operations , ensuring reliable, secure and resilient digital services.

• Drive cloud optimisation, financial management and FinOps , ensuring effective management of technology investments, resources and operational costs.

• Provide strategic oversight of technology risk, service resilience, incident management and business continuity , ensuring effective controls and governance.

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams , fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation and a customer-focused culture.

• Manage budgets, suppliers, contracts and strategic technology partnerships , ensuring value for money and effective service delivery.

• Act as a trusted adviser to the Chief Digital Officer and Executive Leadership Team , providing expert guidance on technology, data, architecture and emerging opportunities.

What you’ll bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience across technology, architecture, data analytics, data science or IT operations within a complex organisation.

• Proven experience developing and delivering technology strategies, transformation programmes and investment roadmaps aligned to business objectives.

• Strong understanding of enterprise, data and solution architecture , including architectural governance, standards and design assurance.

• Experience leading data analytics, data science and data engineering capabilities , with an understanding of how data-driven insights support organisational performance.

• Knowledge and experience of AI adoption, emerging technologies and responsible AI implementation , including governance, risk and enabling capabilities.

• Strong technical understanding of cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, workplace technologies and IT service operations .

• Experience overseeing IT service management, operational resilience, incident management and business continuity .

• A sound understanding of information security, data protection, technology risk and regulatory compliance .

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and overseeing suppliers and commercial partnerships .

• Strong commercial awareness, including financial management, investment planning, business cases and value realisation .

• The ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex technical information , providing clear strategic recommendations and guidance.

• A collaborative and forward-thinking leadership style, with the ability to drive change, build relationships and deliver results across organisational boundaries.

It would also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience working within energy, utilities or another highly regulated industry .

• Knowledge of modern data platforms, integration technologies and advanced analytics tools .

• Experience with cloud operating models, FinOps and service automation .

• A background in technology-enabled organisational transformation and continuous improvement.

• Familiarity with product management, agile delivery methodologies and digital innovation .

• Experience leading research and development initiatives , evaluating emerging technologies and identifying opportunities for innovation.

• Experience engaging with regulators, government bodies, industry stakeholders or external technology partners .

What’s in it for you:

• Salary - Competitive

• Excellent benefits including bonus, private medical insurance and generous pension scheme

• The opportunity to work within a thriving organisation which can support your growth and development

• We operate a hybrid working approach with 2 days in our London office

Our culture

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture allows innovation and creativity to flourish. We are committed to continuously improving our culture for our colleagues and stakeholders. Through our hugely successful Diversity Forum, Mental Health First Aid network and regular programme of activities and events, we celebrate difference and recognise the value of employee wellbeing, which is a consistent outcome from annual employee surveys that we conduct. Likewise, as a community, we like to support each other, and all agree Elexon is a great place to work with a great workspace too!

At Elexon, we want to:

• Provide true equality of opportunity

• Attract and retain diverse talent

• Listen to all voices

• Be representative of the communities we work in

• Be a role model for Diversity and Inclusion in the industry

Elexon together, embracing differences, listening to all voices

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of energy services.