Chief Data Officer

Our Future Health; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health research organization in Greater London is seeking a Chief Data Officer to lead their data strategy at a pivotal moment of development. The role involves managing health and operational data to support research and innovation. The ideal candidate will have experience in data governance, strategy, and large-scale data platforms, and a commitment to ethical data use. This position offers a competitive salary and generous perks including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

30 Days Holiday pro rata + Bank Holidays

Enhanced Parental Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Home & Tech Savings

£1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

Wellbeing Support

A Great Place to Work

Qualifications

• Experience as a data leader at executive level within complex environments.
• Deep expertise in data strategy, governance, and data platforms.
• Influential leader with a strategic vision and operational rigour.

Responsibilities

• Lead data strategy ensuring data is managed and transformed as valuable assets.
• Oversee data operations, architecture, analytics, and governance.
• Shape data products and services for researchers and policymakers.

Skills

Data strategy

Governance

Large-scale data platforms

Collaboration

Public trust and ethical data use

Job description

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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 on how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference ZBWTD. Applications should be received by noon on 16th February.

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 exists to change this. By bringing together health data at unprecedented scale and quality, we enable researchers to discover new ways to prevent disease, detect it earlier and improve treatment – helping people live longer, healthier lives. We are now the world’s biggest health research programme of its kind, with more than 2.5 million volunteers already taking part and a target of up to five million adults across the UK. Our volunteer group is also more diverse than comparable programmes, allowing us to build a uniquely rich and representative picture of the nation’s health. Thanks to the phenomenal support of the public, registered health researchers are already analysing our data through around 50 approved studies, including research into cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and kidney disease.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join Our Future Health as Chief Data Officer (CDO) at a pivotal moment in our development. The CDO will lead our data strategy, ensuring that health and operational data are securely managed, curated and transformed into trusted, usable assets that unlock scientific discovery and drive organisational impact. Moving beyond data as a supporting function, the CDO will help embed data as a core business asset that informs decision‑making, powers products and enables innovation at scale.

The CDO will be responsible for ensuring that health and operational data is securely received, curated, governed and transformed into high‑quality, usable data that supports world‑leading research and innovation. Working closely with executive colleagues across Science, Technology, Product, Compliance and Business Development, you will oversee data operations, architecture, analytics and governance, while ensuring the highest standards of privacy, trust and regulatory compliance. You will also play a critical role in shaping data products and services for researchers, clinicians and policymakers, helping to maximise the scientific, societal and economic impact of Our Future Health’s unique data resource.

We are seeking a highly experienced and credible data leader with a strong track record of operating at executive level within complex, data‑intensive and highly regulated environments. You will bring deep expertise in data strategy, governance and large‑scale data platforms, alongside experience of working at the intersection of health, research and technology. An influential and collaborative leader, you will combine strategic vision with operational rigour, and a clear commitment to public trust, ethical data use and impact. Above all, you will share Our Future Health’s mission to help people live longer, healthier lives through better prevention, earlier detection and improved treatment.

• Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.

• 30 Days Holiday pro rata + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
• Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25‑39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
• Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice
• £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
• Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Our Future Health on this appointment.

The closing date for applications is noon on 16th February.