Responsibilities
* Lead the development and delivery of a multi‑year DDaT strategy and technical roadmap across a complex, multi‑organisation environment.
* Be accountable for live digital service performance, cyber security, data governance and supplier ecosystems.
* Drive major transformation programmes, including cloud migration, digital pathology, AI adoption and automation.
* Drive innovation and transformation across all pathology domains, improving efficiency, user experience and care quality.
* Design and implement a modern DDaT operating model, building a high‑performing, system‑wide capability.
* Influence and align with partner Trusts, IC/ICB colleagues and national bodies to maximise strategy, collaboration and investment.
* Lead and manage DDaT operations, including service availability, incident/problem/change management and major incident reviews.
* Define and deliver a robust reference architecture and roadmap to modernise legacy systems.
* Ensure high standards of cyber security, data governance and regulatory compliance.
* Develop and deliver a portfolio of digital transformation programmes, supported by robust business cases.
* Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships, ensuring performance, value for money and risk management.
* Establish effective service management practices to improve reliability, resilience and user experience.
Qualifications
* Significant senior (Board‑level) experience leading digital, data and technology functions in complex environments.
* Deep knowledge of digital infrastructure, cyber security, cloud technologies, data platforms and technical architecture.
* A track record of delivering digital transformation at scale, including AI, automation and digital pathology innovations.
* Experience of working across organisational boundaries and influencing at system level.
* Strong commercial and financial acumen, including managing large‑scale programmes and supplier ecosystems.
* The ability to balance operational excellence with innovation and long‑term strategy.
Equal Opportunity
This employer is an inclusive and disability‑confident organisation and offers first‑class development opportunities for all staff.
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