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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer - **Company:** National Health Service - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital Data, EHealth, Information Security Management System - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2959621748-2 ## About the Role EssentialExceptional leadership and team management skillsExcellent report writing, presentation and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical, planning and organisational skillsAbility to assess complex technical and project-related issues and identify solutionsAdvanced written skills for producing business cases, reports and policy documentsAbility to work under pressure and manage competing prioritiesAdvanced keyboard and IT skillsExperience in using AI promptingAbility to undertake long periods of concentration in a static office environment and be able to respond to challenge knowledgablyDesirableAbility to negotiate beneficial outcomes with suppliers and partners GOSH Culture and Values, EssentialMaster's degree or equivalent experienceDemonstration of ongoing professional developmentDesirablePost-graduate diploma in Digital Health LeadershipPrince2, MSP or equivalent project/programme management qualificationITIL support management qualification or equivalent, EssentialSignificant management experience in ICT within complex environments such as the NHS at Director level or above.Proven experience of day to day management of large-scale ICT services, programme delivery, infrastructure and cyber security operationsExperience of managing significant operational and capital budgets (e.g. >4m-10m)Experience of stakeholder engagement and communication at all levels including authoringExperience of holding corporate responsibility for a substantial operational service area, including strategic and operational management of services, staff, budgets, risk and performanceProven experience of leading the development, interpretation, implementation and monitoring of health service policy and strategy across a complex organisationExperience of acting as a corporate decision maker, providing senior advice and taking delegated decisions on major service, financial, workforce, operational and risk mattersExperience of line-managing staff and leading multidisciplinary teamsIn-depth knowledge of ICT systems, infrastructure and programme deliveryIn depth knowledge of using data to driven operational outcomes and statutory returns.Understanding of NHS-specific regulations including the Data Protection Act 2018, NIS Regulations, UK GDPR and DSPTExperience of managing multi-vendor platforms and supplier relationshipsExperience of delivering and managing complex transformation programmesKnowledge of OJEU procurement and contract processesDesirableoExperience of EPR implementation programmesoFamiliarity with ISO27001 and implementation of ISMS frameworks Person Specification Skills/Abilities EssentialExceptional leadership and team management skillsExcellent report writing, presentation and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical, planning and organisational skillsAbility to assess complex technical and project-related issues and identify solutionsAdvanced written skills for producing business cases, reports and policy documentsAbility to work under pressure and manage competing prioritiesAdvanced keyboard and IT skillsExperience in using AI promptingAbility to undertake long periods of concentration in a static office environment and be able to respond to challenge knowledgablyDesirableAbility to negotiate beneficial outcomes with suppliers and partners GOSH Culture and Values, EssentialSignificant management experience in ICT within complex environments such as the NHS at Director level or above.Proven experience of day to day management of large-scale ICT services, programme delivery, infrastructure and cyber security operationsExperience of managing significant operational and capital budgets (e.g. >4m-10m)Experience of stakeholder engagement and communication at all levels including authoringExperience of holding corporate responsibility for a substantial operational service area, including strategic and operational management of services, staff, budgets, risk and performanceProven experience of leading the development, interpretation, implementation and monitoring of health service policy and strategy across a complex organisationExperience of acting as a corporate decision maker, providing senior advice and taking delegated decisions on major service, financial, workforce, operational and risk mattersExperience of line-managing staff and leading multidisciplinary teamsIn-depth knowledge of ICT systems, infrastructure and programme deliveryIn depth knowledge of using data to driven operational outcomes and statutory returns.Understanding of NHS-specific regulations including the Data Protection Act 2018, NIS Regulations, UK GDPR and DSPTExperience of managing multi-vendor platforms and supplier relationshipsExperience of delivering and managing complex transformation programmesKnowledge of OJEU procurement and contract processesDesirableoExperience of EPR implementation programmesoFamiliarity with ISO27001 and implementation of ISMS frameworksDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. 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