Strategic Business Partner

Job Introduction

Strategic Business Partner
Location: Lincoln / Hybrid | Salary: £50,788-£58,188 | Closing date: August 10th
Interview date: w/c Tuesday August 26th - August 29th

Drive digital transformation where it matters most.

Lincolnshire County Council is on an ambitious digital journey; and we’re looking for an experienced Strategic Business Partner to help shape it. If you understand how to align technology with strategy, thrive on senior stakeholder engagement, and have the credibility to advise at the highest levels, this could be your next move.

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking council that’s investing in digital infrastructure, agile delivery, and data-led service design. We’ve laid strong foundations - and now we need someone to help turn strategy into action.

About the Role

As a Strategic Business Partner, you’ll work closely with Executive Directors and senior leadership to ensure that our digital and IT services meet business needs, support transformation, and deliver measurable public value. You’ll act as the voice of the business within IT, and the voice of IT across the business - ensuring shared goals, clear roadmaps, and effective delivery.

You’ll lead on digital strategy alignment, conduct business impact assessments, and support cross-functional collaboration between product teams, suppliers, and technical leads. This is a strategic post that balances big-picture thinking with a deep understanding of operational delivery.

You’ll also support our shift to a more agile, product-based model and champion the use of modern technologies including Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and ESRI ArcGIS.

About You

You’ll bring a strong background in digital transformation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning - ideally within a public sector setting. You’ll be confident working at SFIA Level 5, able to operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, and experienced in navigating the complexities of outsourced IT provision.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Build effective relationships across senior leadership teams

• Conduct structured business impact assessments and identify readiness gaps

• Drive adoption of data-led and digitally enabled ways of working

• Promote agile and product-based delivery methods

• Ensure that digital investments deliver measurable outcomes and value

• Understand the integration of technologies such as Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, and GIS

• Champion ITIL 4, NIST CSF, and GDAD-aligned governance practices

Why Join Us?

• Operate at a strategic level in a values-led organisation

• Help shape the future of digital services across Lincolnshire

• Access tailored CPD, professional memberships (including BCS), and development pathways

• Collaborate with a diverse, forward-thinking digital leadership team

• Benefit from hybrid working and a strong work–life balance

How to Apply
Click apply or contact Tom Baker at tom.baker@lincolnshire.gov.uk for an informal chat.

Please read the job information pack before applying.
This role is based in Lincoln with hybrid working arrangements.