Chief Digital, Data & Technology Officer

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