Chief Digital and Information Officer

As a Chief Digital and Information Officer, the work centres on overseeing information governance and cyber security, ensuring data protection and compliance with best practices and regulations. It would suit someone who can bring 1st Interview Dates: Monday 20th April to Friday 24th April 2026 to the role.

Why this role may suit you

We will be moving to a new local home, up to a 15-mile radius of Aviation House, to minimise disruption for our valued colleagues and customers. We will sell Aviation House and land, vacate the site and move to new premises, but we do not expect to move before 2028.

What you would be doing

Overseeing information governance and cyber security, ensuring data protection and compliance with best practices and regulations. Overseeing vendor and third‑party relationships to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective delivery of digital and technology services. Provide governance, assurance and oversight of the CAA’s portfolio of change programmes to the Executive and Board.

The working style that fits

1st Interview Dates: Monday 20th April to Friday 24th April 2026. Successful candidates from the 1st stage will be invited to complete a series of Executive level psychometric assessments. Panel/Stakeholder Interviews: Thursday 7th May 2026.

What you need

• Driving digital transformation, championing user‑centred design and the use of technology to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.

Practical information

• Up to £175,000 per annum dependent upon experience.
• We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field.
• If you would like to receive a comprehensive recruitment pack for this position – please email HRResourcing@caa.co.uk.
• Work model: Hybrid.

Job details

• Benefits mentioned: Pension, Holiday allowance, Flexible working, Hybrid working