Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT)
Data & Digital Strategic Lead
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About Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT)
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, unlike NHS emergency services, is a charity. The free life-saving service is provided 24/7 by helicopters and rapid response vehicles.
Each critical care team consists of a pilot and co-pilot, a pre-hospital care doctor and a critical care paramedic.
They can be rushed to the scene with life-saving support equipment to deliver advanced clinical care usually only available in a hospital emergency department.
Once stabilised, the patient will be conveyed to the most appropriate hospital by air or land.
Without access to National Lottery funding and with only limited support from Government, we rely upon the generosity and goodwill of the people and businesses of Essex and Hertfordshire to remain operational and keep saving lives... we can’t fly without you!
Job Purpose
You'll act as the organisation's Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) while helping us define a clear roadmap for how data, digital and technology can better support our people.
This isn't a traditional IT leadership role. We already have good people, good systems and exciting projects underway. What we need is someone who can join the dots, bring structure, challenge current thinking, and help us build a modern, sustainable approach to digital and data across the organisation.
We are looking for an experienced and pragmatic Data & Digital Strategic Lead to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract and strengthen how we use data, technology and information across the organisation.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital and data capability within a successful and ambitious charity. Working across clinical operations, fundraising, support services and research, you'll help us establish strong foundations for governance, reporting, information management and digital maturity.
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You will act as the organisation’s Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO), while helping us define a clear roadmap for how data, digital and technology can better support our people and our work.
This is not a traditional IT leadership role. We already have talented people, effective systems and exciting projects underway. We need someone who can join the dots, bring structure, challenge current thinking and help us build a modern, sustainable approach to digital and data across EHAAT.
Specific duties and responsibilities
Key areas of focus
- Acting as EHAAT's Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO)
- Developing a Digital, Data and Information Strategy
- Improving organisational digital maturity and ways of working
- Establishing clear governance, ownership and accountability for data and information
- Improving the use and adoption of platforms such as Microsoft 365, Teams and SharePoint
- Supporting the development of an integrated data architecture
- Exploring opportunities for automation, AI and emerging technologies
- Providing assurance and advice to Executive Team and Board colleagues
- Working with internal teams and external partners to ensure technology investments deliver value
About you
You'll be an experienced digital, data, technology or information governance leader who has successfully helped organisations navigate change and improve their digital capability.
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You may come from the NHS, wider healthcare, financial services, technology, charity or another regulated sector. Most importantly, you will have experience bringing clarity and structure to complex environments, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery.
You'll be comfortable working with senior leaders and trustees, constructively challenging when needed and translating complex digital and data topics into clear, practical actions.
Experience as a SIRO, senior information governance lead, digital transformation leader or in an equivalent role would be highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine organisational impact within a charity that delivers life-saving care every day.
You'll have the chance to shape how we use data, information and technology for years to come, helping us become a more connected, resilient and digitally mature organisation.
The Package
- Salary: £36,000 per annum
- As a valued member of the charity team, you will have access to a wider range of benefits including:
- 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing with length of service
- Contributory pension scheme, with minimum 6% employer contribution, plus an annual pension review
- Occupational sick pay from day one employment
- Manage your own hours with core hours working schedule
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme (plus immediate family)
- Discounts at a variety of retailers via Blue Light Card
More information and how to apply:
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact sue.dawson@ehaat.org.
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