Serious Fraud Office seeks IT chief

The SFO investigates cases involving large amounts of money

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the independent body that investigates complex fraud cases, is recruiting for a chief information officer (CIO).

The CIO will be responsible for overseeing a major infrastructure change programme within the organisation to help better tackle technology-savvy organised criminals.

The SFO investigates complex financial and international fraud cases, and relies heavily on technology.

"We are now seeking a talented individual to lead, develop and implement the overall IT strategy for our business/office requirements and for our highly respected Digital Forensics Unit, in line with the organisation's new strategic direction and overall performance objectives," says the job advert.

The successful applicant will be able to engage at board level, and be a member of the SFO's senior leadership team, engaging with other parts of the criminal justice system.

The salary for the job was undisclosed.

The closing date for applications is 18 March 2009.