Chief Digital, Data & Technology Officer

SHEER JOBS LIMITED
Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom
Last week
£950 – £1,000 pd

Salary

£950 – £1,000 pd

Posted
8 Apr 2026 (Last week)

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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