Karl Grocock
Assistant Director IT and Digital @Calderdale Council
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Director IT and Digital @Calderdale Council
Halifax, GB
Providing strategic leadership for continuous improvement within IT and Digital services that embraces corporate priorities and initiatives. Ensuring effective communication through high quality reports, informal briefings and presentations to Council Committees, elected Members and organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors. Delivering increased organisational resilience and through a risk based approach to future IT investment.Key AchievementsLed strategic digital transformation across Calderdale Council, aligning ICT delivery with organisational priorities and community needs.Championed inclusive digital initiatives, including the Halifax Digital Festival, promoting local innovation and digital skills development.Introduced the Digital Blueprint approach, helping identify and fast-track over 40 technology-enabled efficiency opportunities, contributing to significant budget savings.Strengthened cyber resilience by supporting the recruitment and development of a dedicated cyber security team within the council.Advocated for modern working practices, including nomadic and hybrid working models, enhancing flexibility and productivity across teams.Built strong partnerships with regional and national stakeholders to drive collaborative innovation and shared digital services.
EDUCATION
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
CIO Academy, Information Technology
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
MBA, Management
Margaret Glen-Bott
Multiple O levels, General Set
Forest Fields Sixth Form
A levels, Mathematics, Physics
Coventry University
BEng, Information Systems Engineering
ABOUT KARL GROCOCK
A results-driven ICT and Digital leader with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and delivering meaningful change. With extensive experience in public sector transformation, I thrive on inspiring teams, shaping strategy, and driving digital excellence. Known for my ability to connect vision with execution, I’m committed to creating inclusive, future-ready services that empower communities and improve lives.Specialties: ICT Service Design & Management. ICT Strategy development and Implementation. ICT Team development. Development & maintenance of key strategic partnerships with suppliers. Programme and Project Management (MSP, MoR and Prince2 practitioner, APM-Fundamentals)
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