SW Secure Data Environment Head of Technology and Data
Listed on 2026-10-26
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, IT Project Manager
Educated to master's level or equivalent senior-level experience within technology, digital or data services. Significant experience leading technology, cloud, platform or data services within a complex or regulated environment. Strong technical knowledge across cloud infrastructure, data engineering, interoperability, architecture and secure digital services. Extensive experience leading and developing multidisciplinary technical teams. Experience setting technology strategy and delivering complex technical programmes, roadmaps and service improvements.
Ability to combine strategic leadership with practical oversight of delivery, performance and technical operations. Strong understanding of information governance, cyber security, data protection and relevant compliance frameworks. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills, including experience working with senior leaders and external partners.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to manage risk and operate effectively in complex or ambiguous situations. Experience managing competing priorities and delivering programmes within agreed timescales and resources. Experience of budget management, financial planning, procurement and supplier or contract management within technology or digital services. Understanding of NHS structures and digital transformation, or the ability to apply experience gained in another complex or regulated sector.
Commitment to collaborative leadership, equality, innovation and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience working with Secure Data Environments, Trusted Research Environments or health research infrastructure. Knowledge of SATRE, the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, ISO 27001 or related security and assurance standards. Relevant cloud, cyber security, architecture or technical qualifications. Experience of Dev Ops, automation, infrastructure-as-code, platform engineering or agile delivery. Experience managing cloud services, licensing, platform performance or large-scale technology suppliers.
Experience working across regional or national partnerships and representing organisations in relevant professional forums.
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