Chief Digital , Data and Technology Officer

Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer (CDIO)

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.The Role

As the principal authority for digital, data, and technology, you will provide system-level leadership and exercise substantial autonomy to shape high-performing services. You will lead a bold digital vision that aligns with strategic priorities, driving innovation and resilience across a complex public service ecosystem.

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic Leadership: Act as the senior advisor to the Executive and Board on all tech-related matters. Oversee a long-term strategy that enables large-scale transformation, efficiency, and service redesign.
• System & Partnership Impact: Influence cross-boundary strategies and interoperable platforms across the wider public sector. Act as SRO for major multi-agency programmes with significant financial and social impact.
• Technology & Innovation: Champion the ethical adoption of emerging tech (AI, automation) and agile methodologies to improve productivity and user experience.
• Data & Cyber Security: Lead the enterprise-wide data strategy, ensuring robust governance, ethics, and literacy. Oversee cyber security frameworks to protect infrastructure while supporting operational resilience.
• Operational Excellence: Lead and inspire a high-performance function of up to 300 staff, ensuring customer-centric delivery and strong commercial management of third-party suppliers.

Dimensions

• Budget: Oversight of Revenue (Opex) and Capital budgets exceeding 20m.
• Team: Direct leadership of a multi-functional department of approximately 300 personnel.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven Leadership: Significant experience as a CIO/CTO/CDIO leading complex, multi-functional portfolios within a public sector or highly regulated context.
• Strategic Influence: Ability to navigate political environments and align priorities across multiple autonomous organisations.
• Transformation Expertise: A track record of delivering large-scale digital transformation and managing major investment portfolios.
• Commercial & Technical Acumen: Strong grasp of enterprise architecture, cyber security, and market trends, paired with the ability to secure value from complex sourcing arrangements. xwzovoh
• People Centric: A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with the ability to lead a diverse, hybrid workforce.

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