Interim Chief Data & Analytics Officer

Overview The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive - and we all have our part to play. As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities. As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a "home" office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer which means that every colleague working for our organisation and third-party contractors will earn a real Living Wage. Reporting to the Director General for Technology, Digital and Data, the Interim CDAO is accountable for building and leading a world‑class Data and Analytics function for NHS England and the wider health and care system. You will work in partnership with the Chief Information Officer, under the DG, to deliver the Digital, Data and Technology programmes of work. You will provide strategic and professional leadership for national data and analytics services, ensuring that high‑quality, timely and secure data underpins clinical care, operational performance, planning, research and innovation. Working in close partnership with the Chief Information Officer and senior leaders across government, regions and Integrated Care Systems, you will help move the NHS decisively from analogue to digital. The role carries responsibility for major national programmes, significant investment, and stewardship of sensitive health data on behalf of citizens. Responsibilities Set the strategic direction for data, analytics and insight across the NHS in England. Support ministers, Joint Executive Team, and colleagues at all levels to successfully deliver the DHSC‑NHSE Transformation programme. Lead major national transformation programmes that improve decision‑making, productivity and patient care. Champion the ethical, safe and transparent use of health data, building and maintaining public trust. Strengthen system‑wide data quality, interoperability and analytical capability. Provide thought leadership on the use of advanced analytics, AI and emerging technologies in health and care. Build, lead and inspire senior data and analytics professionals across a complex national system. Regular travel to our London and Leeds offices will be required. Qualifications & Experience A strong track record of leading data, analytics or digital transformation at scale. Deep understanding of data strategy, analytics, governance and modern data platforms. Credibility with senior stakeholders, including ministers, executives, clinicians and external partners. Experience balancing innovation with risk, assurance and public accountability. Personal resilience, sound judgement and the ability to lead through ambiguity. Experience within the NHS or public sector is valuable but not essential; applications are welcomed from leaders with relevant experience across government, arm's‑length bodies, academia or regulated industries. Eligibility & Vetting This role requires the successful candidate to undergo DV level clearance as a minimum. To meet National Security Vetting requirements for DV Clearance, you must have resided in the UK for a minimum 10 continuous years immediately preceding the point of application. Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role will still be considered. Failure to achieve the requirements for Developed Vetting after offer will result in the job offer being withdrawn. Secondments: Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only; agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. Commitments & Policies We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview. We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any of our vacancies. To comply with the HM Government Functional Standard GovS 007, and specifically the Personnel Security Standards 2024, individuals employed or contracted by NHS England may be required to undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standards check, dependent on the role. Our Staff & Values Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education and commercial specialisms, enabling us to design and deliver high‑quality NHS services. We lead the NHS in England by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where people can develop and make a difference. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care. Optimising the use of digital technology, research and innovation. Delivering value for money. Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in‑person. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. #J-18808-Ljbffr