ICT & Digital Manager

Youll lead Canencos ICT and digital services, making sure our systems, data and technology are secure, resilient and working effectively for the business. From managing suppliers and cyber risks to shaping digital improvements and advising senior leaders, youll play a key role in ensuring technology supports reliable, efficient frontline services.

Reporting to the Managing Director and accountable to the Senior Management Team, this is a role a high-impact role requiring excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels., You’ll be an experienced ICT and digital leader who can manage complex technology services, suppliers, contracts and budgets, while driving service improvement and technology-enabled change. Youll bring strong knowledge of business systems, information management, risk, governance and compliance, with the confidence to advise senior leaders and support secure, resilient services in a regulated or public-sector environment.

• A varied and autonomous role with real responsibility
• Small Management Team - opportunity to work directly with senior managers and influence business improvement
• Competitive salary of £60k per annum
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 3 additional annual leave days after 5 years of service
• Training and development opportunities
• Death in service benefit
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to be part of the company’s future growth and development
• Supporting essential front-line services that make a visible difference to the local community.

This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week. The hours of work are Monday Friday, 8am 4pm. This role is based at the Canenco depot in Wincheap, Canterbury. There may be occasional opportunities for homeworking, subject to operational requirements.

If you are an ambitious ICT professional looking for a role where you can combine leadership with operational delivery, we would love to hear from you.

View the full Role Profile Pack here: CEC JD ICT 2026.pdf

Canenco is wholly owned by Canterbury City Council and delivers waste collection, street cleansing, grounds maintenance and public convenience services across the Canterbury Council district. Our services are highly visible, front-line services that benefit everyone who lives, works and visits the district.