Chief Information Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £161,601.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £161601.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | National, LS1 4AP |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | M9990-26-0105 |
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Key priorities As Interim CIO, you will: Provide strategic leadership for national digital and technology services supporting millions of patients and staff every day. Support ministers, Joint Executive Team, and colleagues at all levels to successfully deliver the DHSC-NHSE Transformation programme. Ensure the security, resilience and performance of critical infrastructure in a constantly evolving threat landscape. Drive progress from legacy technology to modern, cloud-enabled, product-based services. Set and uphold clear digital, technology and information standards across the NHS in England. Lead and inspire senior digital and technology professionals, strengthening capability and pace of delivery. Represent NHS England credibly with ministers, cross-government partners, regulators and major suppliers. This is an executive-level role operating in a complex, high-profile and politically aware environment, requiring confidence, judgement and the ability to deliver through influence as well as authority. Who we are looking for This interim opportunity will suit a proven Chief Information Officer or Chief Digital Officer (or equivalent) with a strong track record operating at board or enterprise level within large, regulated, data-rich organisations. You will bring: Deep expertise across digital strategy, enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity and large-scale service delivery. Experience leading complex technology estates spanning modern digital platforms and legacy systems. Credibility working with senior stakeholders, including ministers, boards and executive peers. Strong commercial and governance capability, with experience overseeing significant budgets and suppliers. The resilience, clarity and adaptability required to lead through ambiguity and change. Experience of the NHS or wider public sector is valuable but not essential; what matters most is the ability to operate effectively at national scale and pace. Additional Information Regular travel to our London and Leeds offices will be required. Please note that the reason for the fixed term of this contract is due to the DHSC-NHSE Transformation Programme. Important: Please be aware there are residency requirements you need to meet: This role requires the successful candidate to undergo DV level clearance. To meet National Security Vetting requirements for DV Clearance, you must have resided in the UK for a minimum 10 continuous years, immediately preceding from 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. Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role. You dont need to have Developed Vetting already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for Developed Vetting after offer, will result in the job offer being withdrawn. For further advice please check https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc.%E2%80%99 For further information on National Security Vetting please check National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK, information on the Security Vetting and Clearances Intranet page or contact england.securityvetting@nhs.net. You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. 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.