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Chris Rawding

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Director of IT at Croydon Council
📍 Halifax, England, United Kingdom

Chris is an experienced interim IT leader specializing in digital, data, and technology transformations for local government, having held Director-level roles at Croydon, Oldham, and Westminster City Councils. He focuses on modernizing infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity, and aligning IT strategy with business goals. Colleagues describe him as calm, inspirational, and supportive.

Outside of his professional roles, Chris prioritizes spending quality time with his family. He believes in the importance of disconnecting from work to recharge, as demonstrated by taking family holidays to places like Barcelona. He appreciates personal connections and gratitude from his network.

He has recently authored and published articles on strategic topics like AI adoption and the impact of devolution on IT within UK local government.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Director of IT
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Halifax, England, United Kingdom
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AI in Government
Authored an article titled, "Unlocking Efficiency and Innovation: A Strategic Roadmap for AI Adoption in UK Local Councils, " demonstrating thought leadership on the topic.
Digital Transformation
His entire career focuses on leading complex digital and IT transformations for public sector organizations, including developing new target operating models and strategies.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Director of IT
Croydon Council
5-2013
Interim IT Director / CTO / Fractional CTO / NED
Chris Rawding
1-2025 - 7-2025
Director of IT & Digital
Oldham Council
7-2023 - 8-2024
Chief Technology Officer
City of London Corporation
10-2022 - 3-2023
Chief Technology Officer
Westminster City Council
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Education
1997 - 1999
National Diploma
Rotherham College
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