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Chief Digital, Data & Technology Officer

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 950 - 1,000 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Woking, Surrey

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Digital, Data & Technology Officer
Location: Surrey (Hybrid)
Rate: £1,000 per day
Contract: Interim

Overview
Sheer Jobs is recruiting on behalf of a local authority for an outstanding Chief Digital, Data & Technology Officer (CDDTO). This is a senior interim leadership role requiring a highly experienced professional with a proven public sector background, capable of leading large-scale digital, data and technology transformation within a complex government environment.

You will act as the Council’s principal authority on digital, data and technology, driving innovation, transformation, and system-wide collaboration to deliver modern, citizen-focused services.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead the strategic vision for digital, data and technology in alignment with organisational and public sector priorities.

  * Act as the senior adviser to executive leadership and elected members.

  * Oversee a major digital investment portfolio, ensuring value, governance and delivery.

  * Drive transformation through adoption of emerging technologies including AI and automation.

  * Lead large-scale, multi-agency programmes, acting as SRO where required.

  * Develop and implement enterprise-wide data strategy, governance and ethical frameworks.

  * Ensure secure, resilient and scalable digital infrastructure and cyber security practices.

  * Provide leadership across public sector partners to enable integrated service delivery.

  * Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team.

  * Manage supplier relationships and ensure strong commercial outcomes.

Essential Requirements (Public Sector Experience Mandatory)

  * Extensive senior-level experience (CIO/CTO/CDIO) within the public sector (local government strongly preferred).

  * Proven track record of delivering digital, data and technology transformation in a government or public service environment.

  * Strong understanding of public sector governance, political landscapes and multi-agency working.

  * Experience working with elected members, senior officers and external public bodies.

  * Deep knowledge of data governance, cyber security, enterprise architecture and emerging technologies.

  * Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large budgets and contracts.

About You

  * A credible and influential leader, confident operating at executive and political levels.

  * Experienced in leading large teams and driving cultural and organisational change.

  * Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach.

  * Excellent communicator, able to translate complex technical concepts into clear insights.

Why Apply?

  * Lead high-profile digital transformation within a major local authority

  * Influence strategy at a system-wide and national level

  * Play a key role in shaping the future of public sector digital services

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