Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer
Posted 1 week ago by Raynet Recruitment
£1,000 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
RH2, Reigate, Surrey
Summary: The Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer is responsible for leading the Council's digital, data, and technology initiatives, providing strategic direction and fostering collaboration across public services. This role involves championing innovation and data-driven decision-making to enhance service delivery and outcomes. The postholder will also represent the Council at various levels, influencing policy and positioning the organization as a leader in digital practices. The position requires substantial autonomy and leadership to drive high-performing services and organizational capability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set and lead a bold vision for digital, data and technology aligned with the Council’s strategic priorities.
- Provide influential leadership across Surrey’s public service system, shaping cross-boundary strategies.
- Champion innovation and data-driven decision making to transform services and improve outcomes.
- Represent Surrey County Council at regional and national levels, influencing policy and investment.
Key Skills:
- Strong leadership and strategic vision in digital, data, and technology.
- Experience in cross-boundary collaboration and public service integration.
- Ability to drive innovation and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills at regional and national levels.
Salary (Rate): £1,000/day
City: Reigate
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Role Purpose
The Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer is the Council’s principal authority for all aspects of digital, data and technology. The postholder provides independent, system-level leadership and acts with substantial delegated autonomy to shape and deliver high performing services and organisational capability.
The Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer will:
- Set and lead a bold vision for digital, data and technology, ensuring alignment with the Council’s strategic priorities leading collaboration at pace and scale to deliver successful outcomes in the context of Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation
- Provide influential and visible leadership across Surrey’s wider public service system, shaping cross-boundary strategies and enabling integrated, citizen-focused services across multiple organisations.
- Champion innovation, emerging technologies and data-driven decision making to transform services, improve outcomes, and strengthen resilience.
- Represent Surrey County Council at regional and national levels, influencing policy and investment and positioning the organisation as a leader in ethical, inclusive and future-facing digital and data practice.