CEO - Health Data Research Service

Green Park; Greater London; On-site; GBP 250,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

A new government-owned health data service in the UK is seeking a dynamic CEO to lead the transformation of access to health data. The role requires strong strategic and commercial skills, experience in providing data services, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. The CEO will design high-performing services and establish a sustainable business model while fostering trust and security. The position offers a salary up to £299,000, with applications due by 11:59pm on October 12, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic leadership roles, particularly in public or private sectors.
• Experience managing projects with diverse stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of data service provision.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch a high-performing service offer to customers.
• Create a trustworthy and financially sustainable business model.
• Work collaboratively with government partners to remove barriers.
• Build a foundation of patient/public trust and information security.

Skills

Strong strategic skills

Commercial skills

Experience in data services

Public engagement

Job description

The health data research service (HDRS) was announced by the Prime Minister in April 2025 and will be a new Government owned company set up to deliver a world-class service that will transform access to the UK's health data. This is an ambitious and unprecedented initiative backed by £600m of funding from UK Government and the Wellcome Trust which will seek to make the UK's health data assets interoperable and securely available to researchers to support innovations in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

The inaugural CEO of the new Health Data Research Service (HDRS) will be responsible for the creation and operation of a new government company (GovCo) set up to deliver a client centric service that will transform access to the UK's health data.

The CEO will operate in a dynamic and high-profile environment to: design and launch a high performing service offer to customers; create a trustworthy and financially sustainable business model; work collaboratively with HMG partners to remove barriers to delivery; and build a strong foundation of patient and public trust and information security.

The CEO will need to demonstrate strong strategic and commercial skills and experience in providing data services to a complex range of private and public customers. The CEO will play a pivotal role in navigating technical landscapes, fostering strong public engagement, and balancing the demands of varied stakeholders to ensure the success of this pioneering organisation.

The role is full time role with a salary up to £299,000 including performance related pay.

To apply, please submit your application through this link by 11:59pm Sunday 12th October 2025.