Head of CDIO Office

We are seeking a Head of the Chief Digital and Information Officers (CDIO) office to play a pivotal role within our Digital Data and Technology Services (DDTS) Directorate, supporting strategic priorities, business planning, performance reporting and governance activities that enable the delivery of critical organisational objectives.

The successful candidate will be an experienced business support leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working alongside senior leaders to drive organisational performance. The role sits at the centre of key directorate operations and stakeholder engagement activities.

Main duties of the job

• Contribute to the prioritisation of key workstreams and liaise with stakeholders across DDTS and other directorates. Act as the first point of contact for the CDIO Office, supporting internal and external queries and new starters.
• Line manage support staff within the CDIO Office and be accountable for their work.
• Support strategic and operational risk management activities, including workshops, risk reviews, governance meetings, training, stakeholder engagement and escalation processes.
• Support the annual business planning process, facilitate planning workshops, liaise with corporate teams and provide updates on delivery.
• Maintain effective relationships across DDTS and wider NHSBT, ensuring the CDIO Office provides a coordinated support function.
• Present updates on behalf of the CDIO Office at senior management meetings, forums and Directorate-wide events.

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme.
• Supportive learning culture - we've fostered a culture of continuous learning.
• Health and wellbeing support - we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources.