Chief Information & Digital Officer

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the offshore energy sector is seeking a Chief Information & Digital Officer in Aberdeen. This role involves strategic oversight of IT and digital transformation initiatives while managing a small team and key systems. Ideal candidates will possess substantial tech leadership experience and a relevant degree, poised to drive impactful change in a fast-growing organization.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leadership of digital technology and data functions.
• Experience delivering major ERP implementations and managing third-party vendors.
• Broad knowledge across enterprise-level data management and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership on IT, data, and digital technology solutions.
• Ensure management of key systems and drive digital transformation.
• Manage a small team and collaborate with senior leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Digital technology

Data management

Cloud technologies

Cyber security

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or related discipline

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31.05.2025

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Permanent – Aberdeen (Flexible / Hybrid options will be considered)

Excellent Salary & Benefits (including Car Allowance)

Eden Scott is delighted to be partnering with the team at Ashtead Technology to find their new Chief Information & Digital Officer.

The Company

With a legacy spanning 40 years, Ashtead Technology is a powerhouse in the global offshore energy sector. Their expertise is divided into three key service lines: Survey & Robotics, Mechanical Solutions, and Asset Integrity, ensuring that clients receive the most innovative and reliable solutions available. Boasting one of the largest independent equipment fleets in the industry—over 30,000 assets—Ashtead Technology continues to invest in state-of-the-art equipment to optimise offshore operations.

With 15 locations across the globe, serving over 80 countries and with a team of over 650 professionals, they are committed to excellence, safety, and environmental responsibility. Whether it's custom engineering for offshore wind farms or subsea cutting solutions for decommissioning, Ashtead Technology is at the forefront of innovation.

The Role

The CIDO will play a key role at Ashtead technology, providing strategic leadership and direction on all IT, data and digital technology solutions and resources. You’ll ensure key systems (with a particular focus on the Group ERP system) are managed, secure and maintained to deliver value for the business against key strategic outcomes. You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team to drive digital transformation and the delivery of key technology solutions whilst managing a small team and outsourced managed service partners. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic yet technical leader looking for the opportunity to drive change and make a real, tangible impact on a rapidly growing organisation.

The Person

• You’ll be degree qualified (in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or any related technical discipline) with significant experience of leadership of digital technology and data functions within medium to large-scale environments
• You’ll have broad technology and digital knowledge across enterprise-level data management, cloud technologies, cyber security and digital transformation
• Previous experience of delivering major ERP implementations, mergers & acquisitions and integration programmes would be highly desirable
• You’ll have a proven track record of managing diverse technology teams and 3rd party vendors as well as a track record of delivering key transformational projects and programmes
• You’ll have superb stakeholder engagement skills

This is an exciting time to join Ashtead Technology. With significant growth opportunities on the horizon this presents a unique opportunity for a skilled leader to impact meaningful change for an organisation primed for substantial growth.

Please apply now for further information.