Director, Data & Technology

Technology Director 
Salary: Up to £120,000
Location: Oxfordshire

Are you a visionary technology leader with the expertise to drive digital, data, and technology transformation? We are seeking an accomplished Technology Director to lead and shape the data and information strategy for a critical public sector organisation in Oxfordshire.

The Role This high-impact leadership position is responsible for the strategic direction and transformation of data and information capabilities across two large organisations. You will oversee four key teams within the Data & Information Management function, ensuring data is effectively governed, secured, and utilised to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead a department of approximately 60 professionals and manage a budget of £3m, driving a high-performance culture.
• Data Transformation: Define and execute a robust data and information strategy, ensuring governance frameworks align with national and organisational priorities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, translating complex data challenges into actionable business insights.
• Risk & Compliance: Serve as the organisation’s Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring full compliance with data regulations and managing relationships with regulatory bodies.
• Innovation & Insights: Drive the use of data for operational effectiveness, predictive analytics, and resource optimisation.
• Change Leadership: Sponsor and lead major transformation programmes to develop cutting-edge data services and embed a data-driven culture.

About You You will be an experienced technology and data leader with a track record of delivering large-scale transformation in complex environments. You will be adept at engaging senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decision-making while ensuring compliance and governance frameworks are upheld.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven expertise in data governance, analytics, and information security within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing sizeable teams and budgets.
• Ability to drive cultural change, embedding a data-first mindset across an organisation.
• Expertise in compliance and risk management related to data protection regulations.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and strategic influencing skills.

This role offers an opportunity to lead and shape the future of data and technology within a significant public sector organisation. If you are a strategic thinker with the ability to deliver impactful change, we want to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact us directly.