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Your new company Winchester City Council has been described by the The Local Government Association (LGA) as "well-respected and high-performing", praising its strong service delivery, prudent financial management, and commitment to engaging residents in decision-making. This means the council isn't just doing the basics - it's actively striving to improve and innovate for the benefit of its communities. Your new roleYou will play a key part in supporting the Director of Finance as Winchester City Council prepare for Local Government Reorganisation. You will oversee the smooth transfer of their IT, Finance, Digital, Revenues and Benefits systems and services to the new Unitary Authority in April 2028.As Head of Corporate Services, you will lead a high-impact portfolio across IT, Digital, Finance, Revenues and Benefits. You will shape the IT and digital strategy in a shared service, prepare the Council for Local Government Reorganisation and drive customer-centric, cost-effective services built on insight, innovation, inspiration, investment and improvement.Collaboration will be central to your success, working positively with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions aligned with Winchester City Council priorities. Specific Accountabilities: The Corporate Head of Resources will report to the Director of Finance. You will line manage Service Leads for IT, Digital, Finance, Revenues and Benefits.You will be responsible for the overall IT strategy (as part of the shared IT service with our partner council) and preparing the council for Local Government Reorganisation. This will include responsibility for IT governance, risk, and compliance, working closely with partners.You will be responsible for the delivery of the council's digital strategy, championing and enabling the digitalisation of services in