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# Head of Applications and Data

- **Company:** 17918
- **Location:** Bonnyrigg, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, IT Management, Data Strategy
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42167624/

## About the Role

youll be a key member of the senior IT leadership team in the Parliament and will actively contribute to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide digital strategy. Youll be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Parliaments application, data and AI-enabled services, ensuring they are secure, sustainable, user-focused and aligned to parliamentary priorities. Were looking for you to bring your experience, knowledge and future vision to lead the function including its strategy, operating model, product and service offerings, and workforce. Youll have a track record of delivering digital, application, or data strategies which are aligned to wider organisational priorities. Youll have experience of leading technical and project teams and will be able to engage and work with colleagues across the organisation. If youre motivated by purposeful work, modern technology and the chance to make a tangible difference to democracy in Scotland, this is a



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