At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technology strategy and innovation for HM Treasury, shaping digital services for thousands.
- Company: Join the influential HM Treasury team at the heart of the UK economy.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a strong pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence key decisions and work with emerging technologies.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on government operations and drive technological advancements.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in IT strategy, strong technical skills, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 72820 - 77000 £ per year.
Salary: London: £72,820 - £77,000 / National: £69,820 - £74,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time, part-time or job‑share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated.
Location: London / Norwich / Darlington
About the Team
Treasury Business Solutions (TBS) is at the centre of how the Treasury works day to day. We deliver IT, property, security and workplace services, alongside driving improvements to our technology and environment. With over 65 staff across London, Darlington and Norwich, we support more than 3,500 colleagues across the Treasury and its Arm’s Length Bodies.
About the Job
As HM Treasury’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you’ll shape how technology enables one of the UK’s most influential departments to operate and deliver at pace. You’ll support thousands of users, including ministers and senior officials, with secure, resilient and high‑performing digital services. You’ll set technical direction across a Microsoft‑based ecosystem, working in a multi‑supplier model and acting as the department’s senior technical authority. Leading a small, highly skilled team, you’ll drive strategy, oversee architecture, manage risk and ensure services are modern, secure and deliver value for money.
In this role, you will:
- Set the department’s technology strategy and vision, aligned to HMT priorities, cross‑government standards and the GDaD profession.
- Lead the Treasury’s Microsoft‑based ecosystem (M365, Azure and core services), from hands‑on input to setting direction and assuring major designs, change and incidents.
- Ensure services and investments are secure, resilient, scalable and deliver value for money across a multi‑supplier model.
- Lead and develop a small, high‑performing team, building capability through coaching, clear roles and strong links across government and suppliers.
- Engage senior stakeholders across HMT, government and suppliers, acting as a trusted adviser to support decisions, manage risk and balance pace with control.
- Oversee technical risk, legacy and lifecycle management, ensuring compliance while enabling continuous improvement.
- Champion innovation and emerging tech (including AI), driving experimentation and practical solutions to improve how the department operates.
- Represent HMT in cross‑government forums, influencing shared strategy, promoting best practice and ensuring Treasury priorities are reflected.
This is a rare opportunity to operate at the centre of government, influence key decisions, and ensure technology underpins the Treasury’s role at the heart of the UK economy.
About You
We’re looking for someone who can confidently shape and deliver IT and digital strategies in complex, fast‑paced environments, bringing people with them and delivering clear, measurable outcomes. You’ll combine strong technical expertise with sound judgement, using it to make effective decisions that balance innovation with architectural coherence and real business value. You’ll also be a strong communicator, able to cut through complexity, influence at senior levels and build trusted relationships across government, with partners and suppliers, to drive consensus and deliver results.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant).
- Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month.
- Flexible working patterns (part‑time, job‑share, condensed hours).
- Generous parental and adoption leave packages.
- Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%.
- Access to a cycle‑to‑work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances.
- A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in Norfolk employer: HM TREASURY
As a Chief Technology Officer at HM Treasury, you will be part of a dynamic team that is pivotal in shaping the technological landscape of one of the UK's most influential departments. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team while enjoying generous benefits such as extensive annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and active staff networks that foster collaboration and innovation. This role not only offers a chance to influence key government decisions but also provides a supportive work culture that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.
