The Appointments & Disciplinary Committee of Croydon Council is scheduled to convene on Monday 14 September 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions and potential appointments for two key senior roles within the council: Director of Digital Data and Technology, and Director of Children's Social Care. A significant portion of the meeting is expected to be held in private to discuss candidate details.

Appointment of Director of Digital Data and Technology

The committee is scheduled to consider the appointment of a new Director of Digital Data and Technology. This role will be responsible for leading the council's Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) function, encompassing technology, data, and cyber security. The report pack indicates that the individual appointed will be tasked with setting the DDaT vision and strategy to support the council's core priorities, and will act as the principal digital and technology adviser to senior leadership and elected members. Key accountabilities include driving digital transformation, ensuring the delivery of secure and user-centred digital services, and providing strategic leadership for cyber security and information governance. The proposed salary package for this position is within Director Grade 3, ranging from £134,188 to £139,521, reflecting the national pay award effective from 1 April 2026. The report also outlines that the recruitment process has involved advertising on the council's careers site and LinkedIn to ensure a wide field of candidates.

Appointment of Director of Children's Social Care

Another key item on the agenda is the appointment of a Director of Children's Social Care. This role is central to championing the needs of children and young people across the borough. The responsibilities outlined in the report pack include ensuring an effective child support and protection system, overseeing the corporate parenting of looked-after children, and fostering a stable and well-supported children's services workforce. The Director will be expected to lead the provision of services for the well-being and safeguarding of children, young people, and families, ensuring statutory requirements are met and that services actively address inequalities experienced by diverse communities. Similar to the Director of Digital Data and Technology, the proposed salary package for this role is also within Director Grade 3, £134,188 to £139,521. The report highlights that the recruitment process aims to ensure fairness, eliminate bias, and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, in line with the council's Public Sector Equality Duty and anti-racism commitments.

The meeting is scheduled to take place at Bernard Weatherill House, Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA. Members of the public are welcome to attend, and the meeting will also be webcast live and available afterwards.