Chief Digital and Data Officer (CDDO)
Accepting applications until: 29-Oct-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 29-Oct-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Health Innovation Manchester
- Cyfeiriad
- 3rd Floor, Citylabs 1.0, Nelson Street
- Tref
- Manchester
- Cod post
- M13 9WL
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Gradd
- Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Digital
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 14/11/2025
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are seeking an inspirational Chief Digital & Data Officer to join our executive team. You will hold a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. You’ll work alongside dynamic, inclusive, & forward-thinking executives who share your passion for reimagining models of care & delivering better outcomes with equity. Our vision is to be world-leading in improving the lives of local people, transforming care pathways, & driving economic growth through inclusive innovation. Our vision is underpinned by the ambition of our city region – we are fast becoming a magnet to global players in the health innovation supply chain for partnership & investment.
The NHS 10 Year Health Plan recently set out the vision for a service underpinned by digital transformation & data-driven insights. In parallel, the UK Government Life Sciences Sector Plan depends on new digital & data platforms to drive forward clinical trials & other pathway transformation investment. GM has already led the way nationally in ICS-level ownership of digital strategy & governance, single patient records (through the GM Care Record) & using data to deliver impact (through ‘Greater Data’, HInM’s commercial plan leveraging our ICS data assets) – to the effect that we are being relied upon to deliver against key policy initiatives, including being the first ‘Prevention Demonstrator’.
Advert
We are looking for an individual with:
Visionary leadership: proven track record of senior leadership in data, AI, analytics, digital transformation, &/or real-world evidence generation.
Experience driving innovation: demonstrable experience leading the adoption & spread of healthcare innovation, particularly in data-driven models of care, digital health, or research-led transformation.
Learning agility: thrive in complex & evolving environments by expanding knowledge, use of methods & adapting leadership style & approaches to drive innovation & impact
Commitment to health equity: passion for improving outcomes for diverse & underserved populations, & tackling health inequalities through innovation
Reliability in relationship building: exceptional ability to build & maintain trust with key stakeholders & work across organisational boundaries
Expertise in data governance: deep understanding of the standards, challenges & opportunities associated with the use of NHS data to deliver health & care at scale & pace
Influence & advocacy: a confident advocate with the ability to unlock investment, influence policy, & communicate persuasively with a range of audiences – from local stakeholders to national policymakers.
Collaborative spirit: a natural collaborator, comfortable working in partnership, who thrives in complex, fast-moving, & integrated environments
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
HInM sits at the centre of an ambitious & integrated health & care system, uniquely positioned to turn evidence & innovation into real-world improvements. Through the exceptional Board leadership, we are a partnership bringing together the NHS, local government, leading academic institutions & world-class industry partners.
If you are excited by the challenge of transforming healthcare through data-driven innovation, want to be part of a dynamic leadership team that values collaboration, we want to hear from you. You’ll be part of an organisation delivering:
• Transformational impact: at the heart of a bold city-region with the infrastructure, partnerships, & ambition to deliver new, data-driven models of care at pace & scale.
• System-wide reach: influence & shape the future of healthcare for 3 million people, with a platform to drive change across local, regional, & national levels.
• Collaborative culture: join a leadership team committed to inclusivity, wellbeing, & professional growth.
• Innovation ecosystem: work within a partnership that spans NHS, local government, academia, & industry
• Join us in shaping a world-leading health innovation ecosystem & improving lives– your leadership could define the future of healthcare in Greater Manchester & beyond.
We are committed to equality, diversity & inclusion & welcome applications from all backgrounds & communities.
HInM is hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
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Role & Responsibilities
Few positions offer the chance to deliver visible, measurable impact directly to local people at scale. At Health Innovation Manchester (HInM), your work will affect the health & wellbeing of 3 million people across Greater Manchester (GM).
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Strategic leadership: deliver the strategic direction of Health Innovation Manchester, ensuring our work is at the forefront of digital transformation, clinical excellence, & cutting-edge research & innovation.
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Digital transformation: oversee the design & development of new digital health products, platforms, & AI-powered services to enhance NHS & life sciences collaboration. Executive accountability for defined delivery programmes, including GM Care Record optimisation & GM Secure Data Environment development.
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Data: lead the creation of a world-class, AI-ready health dataset & effective, compliant, & ethical use of NHS data within GM Integrated Care System assets. Ensure the highest standards in data governance, security and privacy are maintained, while enabling data-driven innovation that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
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Health intelligence & analytics: Oversee health intelligence & predictive analytics within HInM ensuring data-driven decision-making internally & support use of these approaches across the NHS, local government, & industry.
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Partnership & collaboration: build & nurture critical relationships with clinicians, system leaders, data controllers,& partners across the NHS, local government, academia, life sciences & technology industries. Your influence & credibility will be instrumental in aligning diverse stakeholders behind a shared vision.
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Evidence-based policy & investment: champion evidence-based change by supporting the translation of innovation into policy & practice. Influence & advocate for investment that delivers measurable impact locally & supports system-wide policy change at a national level.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Experience and Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Proven track record of senior leadership in data, AI, analytics, digital transformation, and/or real-world evidence generation
- Expertise in digital strategy, informatics, and interoperability.
- Ability to lead and transform a digital organisation/department at scale and pace
- Ability to secure funding and attract investment.
- Expertise in health economics, value-based healthcare, and data-driven policy making.
Experience and Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Strong understanding of clinical trials, real-world implementation, life sciences and or technology partnerships.
- Experience working with HINs, NHSE, NHS provider or global health data organisations.
- Strong knowledge of AI regulation and NHS digital adoption pathways.
- Background in public-private partnerships, data commercialisation, and health tech innovation.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Brendan Davies
- Teitl y swydd
- Hunter Healthcare Recruitment
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07585 356 985
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