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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Interim Chief Digital Officer - **Company:** Starfish Search - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/interim-chief-digital-officer/ ## About the Role * Interim Chief Digital Officer experience within a local authority is preferable * A senior digital or technology leader with experience leading large-scale transformation * Strong knowledge of ICT, cyber security, information governance and data management * Comfortable operating at executive level within complex organisations, ideally in the public sector * A collaborative leader who can balance strategic change with operational delivery ## Description Starfish Search is supporting a London Borough to appoint an Interim Chief Digital Officer. This is a key leadership role, providing strategic oversight of the council's digital, ICT and information governance functions while ensuring critical services remain stable during a period of organisational change. Key requirements: * Provide strategic leadership across the council's digital and ICT services * Oversee the delivery of a proposed service restructure and consultation process * Maintain stability across live operational services and transformation programmes * Work closely with Corporate Directors, Members and key partners * Ensure strong governance, risk management and service continuity throughout the transition, Starfish Search Limited is required to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality and diversity policy, which reflects current legislation and supports best practice. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity. 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