UK.gov's DCMS to new CDIO: migrate from Google to Microsoft, overhaul ERP, build a team
The UK government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport is seeking a new Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) to oversee significant technological transitions. The role involves migrating services from Google to Microsoft and preparing for the integration into a new HR and finance system. The successful candidate will also lead a team of around 60 tech professionals to enhance the department's digital capabilities.
- ▪The CDIO position offers a salary of £125,000 and a pension.
- ▪The new CDIO will manage the transition from Google services to Microsoft.
- ▪The department is set to join the NEO platform for HR and finance in 2026.
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(function() { let windowUrl = window.location.href; windowUrl = windowUrl.substring(windowUrl.indexOf('?') + 1); let messageElement = document.querySelector('.shareableMessage'); if (windowUrl && windowUrl.includes('code') && windowUrl.includes('expires')) { messageElement.style.display = 'block'; } })(); Public Sector UK.gov's DCMS to new CDIO: Migrate from Google to Microsoft, overhaul ERP, build a team £125k and a pension await whoever can herd 6 departments onto single platform without losing will to live Lindsay Clark Lindsay Clark Published tue 28 Apr 2026 // 13:24 UTC Later today, prospective candidates will log onto a UK government call to convince themselves that £125k a year is worth the trouble of tackling a technological landscape swamped by colliding projects.
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