Chief Information Officer

Overview

Join Bar Council and Bar Standards Board as CIO to lead digital, data and technology strategy across two organisations. Shape shared services and modernise core platforms, including a new CRM, to improve services and decision-making. Build trusted data governance and accessibility to turn information into insight for colleagues and stakeholders. Lead a high-performing DDaT team, manage suppliers and investment to deliver secure, reliable services and measurable improvements in efficiency and service quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide CIO-level leadership across two organisations, aligning digital, data and tech strategy with organisational aims.
• Modernise core platforms and implement a new CRM to enhance service usability and effectiveness.
• Strengthen data quality, governance and accessibility to enable informed decision-making and insights.
• Lead the wider change programme in partnership with transformation leads, aligning tech delivery with process improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships and investment decisions to secure value for money and benefits.
• Lead and develop a high-performing DDaT team, fostering a coaching culture and clear direction.
• Ensure secure, reliable services with appropriate cyber security and resilience measures.

Key requirements

• Strong track record of strategic leadership in digital, data and technology.
• Experience translating business needs into clear IT priorities and maintaining secure operations.
• Experience improving data governance and turning data into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to deliver digital programmes, manage budgets and supplier relationships.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams and managing stakeholder relationships.

• Collaborative and inclusive leadership
• Constructive challenge and decision-making
• Strong stakeholder management and communication
• Enterprise platforms and architecture
• CRM delivery and modernisation
• Data governance and data quality

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