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Chief Innovation, Technology and Digital Officer (CITDO), Westmorland and Furness District Council
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Chief Innovation, Technology and Digital Officer (CITDO)
Westmorland & Furness Council
£120,927 - £135,629
Westmorland and Furness is a place like no other. A young and ambitious council serving one of the most beautiful and diverse areas in the UK, from fells and lakes to vibrant towns and coastal communities. The council is accelerating organisation-wide transformation, designing services around residents and making the most of digital, data and technology to work smarter, faster and as effectively as possible.
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This is a newly created role reporting directly to the Chief Executive, bringing together digital and technology, data and intelligence, customer services, business support, communications and PR, transformation and the corporate PMO under one leader. You will shape how the council harnesses digital, data and technology to modernise services, improve customer experience and strengthen decision-making.
We are looking for someone who combines vision with delivery, innovation with pragmatism and ambition with strong stewardship. In return, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of a new council and drive transformation at scale.
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For more information contact Tim Farr at Starfish Search on 07756 293292 / tim.farr@starfishsearch.com or visit: https://careers.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/chief-innovation-technology-and-digital-officer
Closing date: 2nd August 2026
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