Chief Transformation and Digital Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

Public holidays

Generous pension scheme

Career and salary progression

Car leasing scheme

Free parking

Cycle-to-work

Staff discounts

Job summary

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust seeks an executive leader to oversee transformation, strategy, performance, data and analytics, and digital enablement across a single function. You will direct major change programmes and shape the Trust's digital architecture to deliver improved patient services.

The role requires significant senior leadership experience in a complex NHS/public sector or regulated environment, with a track record of delivering change at scale and influencing

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a complex NHS/public sector or regulated environment.
• Proven track record coordinating transformation and delivering organisational change at scale.
• Proven ability to influence at board level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee major transformation programmes.
• Set the Trust's strategy and provide delivery oversight.
• Lead transformation, strategy, data and analytics, and digital enablement as a single function.
• Ensure an effective digital architecture delivering services to patients.
• Champion evidence-based decision making.
• Build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Board influence

Education

Masters degree or equivalent

Job description

This executive post sits on the Executive Team of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. The role brings transformation, strategy, performance, data and analytics, and digital and AI enablement into one function, overseeing major change programmes and the Trust's digital architecture. It suits a senior leader with experience of large-scale change in a complex NHS, public sector or regulated setting, who can influence at Board level across an ambulance region covering 10,000 square miles. Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on 2 December.

What the job involves

• Oversee major transformation programmes
• Set the Trust's strategy and provide strong delivery oversight
• Lead transformation, strategy, performance, data and analytics, and digital and AI enablement as a single function
• Ensure an effective digital architecture that delivers services to patients
• Ensure robust and resilient digital services
• Champion evidence-based decision making
• Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and innovation
• Improve organisational performance
• Deliver large-scale organisational change
• Help shape the future direction of the Trust

Qualifications

• Relevant masters degree or equivalent experience

Experience

• Significant senior leadership experience in a complex NHS, public sector or highly regulated environment
• Proven track record of coordinating transformation and delivering organisational change at scale
• Proven ability to improve organisational performance
• Experience influencing at Board level

Skills & knowledge

• Strategic leadership
• Leadership aligned to the Trust's values of Compassion, One Team and Innovation

What’s offered

• 27 days annual leave plus public holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out-of-hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous pension scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme, subject to pay conditions
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Staff networks and discounts from organisations across the UK