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