Chief Digital , Data and Technology Officer

Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer (CDIO) 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 and 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 and Innovation: Champion the ethical adoption of emerging tech (AI, automation) and agile methodologies to improve productivity and user experience. Data and 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 ..... full job details .....