Meertec
LinkedIn · Executive Tech & Data (UK) · 02 Nov 2026
Head of Digital, Data and Technology (Chief Digital and Data Officer)
Shape the Future of Digital, Data and Technology at Kirklees Council Kirklees Council is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform how Digital, Data and Technology supports the organisation, our workforce and our communities.We are seeking an exceptional leader to become our Head of Digital, Data and Technology (Chief Digital and Data Officer) and help shape the next chapter of our digital future.This is a rare opportunity to lead the development of a new integrated Digital, Data and Technology function, bringing together technology, data, digital capability and innovation to support delivery of the Council's ambitions and priorities.Reporting to the Service Director for Strategy and Innovation, you will provide strategic leadership for the Council's digital agenda and play a key role in shaping how technology, data, artificial intelligence, innovation and digital capability contribute to improved outcomes for residents, communities and colleagues.Why This Role Is Different This is not simply a technology leadership role.Nor is it a role where the future operating model has already been fully defined.The Council has undertaken significant preparatory work through its Digital Review and has established a clear ambition for the future. The successful candidate will build on this foundation to help design, develop and implement the next generation of Digital, Data and Technology capability for Kirklees Council.You will have the opportunity not only to lead services, but also to shape the future service itself.You will help establish the strategic direction, operating model, priorities, governance arrangements and organisational capabilities required to create a modern, integrated and future-focused Digital, Data and Technology function.About the Role As Head of Digital, Data and Technology (Chief Digital and Data Officer), you will:Lead the development and delivery of the Council's Digital Strategy.Shape and implement the future Digital, Data and Technology operat