Chief Digital Officer

Northamptonshire Police, Fire and OPFCC; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in Wellingborough seeks a Chief Digital Officer to lead digital strategy and technology initiatives. The role involves driving digital transformation to improve efficiency and public confidence, ensuring a secure digital infrastructure, and building partnerships across sectors. Ideal candidates should have extensive digital leadership experience and a commitment to public values.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering complex digital transformation at scale.
• Strong knowledge of technology, data, and cyber security within large organisations.
• Ability to influence at senior levels and foster a culture of innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for IT and digital services.
• Drive transformation programmes to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure digital infrastructure is secure and future-ready.

Skills

Leadership

Digital Transformation

Stakeholder Management

Cyber Security Knowledge

Communication Skills

Job description

About the Role

As our Chief Digital Officer, you will be a key member of the executive team, responsible for leading the force’s digital strategy and ensuring technology underpins everything we do to keep people safe, protect the most vulnerable, and deliver an outstanding service.

You will:

• Provide visionary leadership for IT, digital services, and data-driven innovation.


• Drive transformation programmes that improve operational efficiency and public confidence.


• Ensure our digital infrastructure is secure, resilient, and future-ready.


• Champion the use of data and digital tools to enhance service.


• Build strong partnerships across policing, local government, and the wider public sector.

About You

We are looking for a leader with:

• A proven track record of delivering complex digital transformation at scale.


• Strong knowledge of technology, data, and cyber security within large organisations.


• The ability to influence at senior levels and foster a culture of innovation.


• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.


• A commitment to public service values and making Northamptonshire safer.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join forward-thinking Organisations that is committed to innovation, collaboration, and community. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, ensuring our officers, firefighters and staff have the tools and technology they need to deliver outstanding service.

Closing Date: 01/10/2025.

Interviews: 22/10/2025.

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