Despite advances in healthcare and medicine, large numbers of people in the UK still spend many years of their later life in poor health because of common diseases and health conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and stroke. Our Future Health helps health researchers to tackle this growing burden of disease. With our data, they can develop new ways to detect diseases at an earlier stage, and even prevent them from occurring in the first place.
We’re now the world’s biggest health research programme of its kind and our volunteer group is also more diverse than other, similar health research programmes. We’re building a community of volunteers to create a detailed picture of the nation’s health. Thanks to the phenomenal support of the public, registered health researchers are already studying an incredibly detailed picture of the UK’s health. We currently have around 50 approved studies that are actively analysing our data, including studies on cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and kidney disease.
This is a unique opportunity to join Our Future Health as Chief Health Officer (CHO) at a pivotal moment in our development. The CHO will serve as the organisation’s senior health leader and will hold executive responsibility for participant recruitment, engagement and retention, clinical and laboratory operations, and the quality and safety of all participant-facing activities.
Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Executive Team and Board, the CHO will shape and deliver the organisation’s health strategy, ensuring that Our Future Health continues to build a diverse, engaged participant community while maintaining the highest standards of clinical integrity, safety and public trust. The role will oversee participant operations, community engagement and recruitment, clinical and laboratory partnerships, and the development of digital health services that support participants throughout their journey with the programme. The CHO will also play a central role in external engagement to maximise the public health impact of the programme. As a senior ambassador for Our Future Health, the postholder will contribute to national conversations on population health, research and prevention, and help ensure that the programme delivers meaningful benefits for participants and society.
We are seeking an outstanding clinical leader with substantial senior experience within the UK health system. You will bring a strong track record in clinical research, large-scale health programmes or clinical trials, alongside deep understanding of health data, governance and patient safety in regulated environments. An experienced executive, you will be comfortable leading complex operational programmes, working across multidisciplinary teams and influencing partners across the health and research ecosystem. Above all, you will share Our Future Health’s commitment to improving population health, preventing disease and reducing health inequalities.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Our Future Health on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details of how to apply, please visit using reference ZBWTC. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on 10 April 2026.