Associate Director of Data Architecture and Standards

1 week ago

Riverside ED, United Kingdom Digital Health and Care Wales Full time

Are you ready to shape the future of digital healthcare in Wales? We’re seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Associate Director of Data Architecture & Standards. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive strategic data initiatives across the health and care system, ensuring alignment with national digital priorities and clinical transformation. You’ll lead the development of enterprise-wide data architecture, champion data standards, and influence senior stakeholders to embed data-driven decision-making at every level. If you're passionate about innovation, governance, and making a real impact through data, we want to hear from you.
As Associate Director, you’ll lead the strategic design and implementation of data architecture across NHS Wales. You’ll oversee the development of scalable, interoperable data models and frameworks that support digital transformation and improve service delivery. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll ensure data systems are robust, user-centred, and aligned with evolving organisational needs. You’ll also guide teams through change, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and represent the organisation in high-level discussions across government and industry.
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is an expert national body and part of NHS Wales. We work in partnership with NHS Wales colleagues and other key stakeholders to provide national digital and data services which support the delivery of health and social care in Wales. Modern health and care services depend on good digital tools, data and information. DHCW runs or works with more than 100 services and delivers major national digital transformation programmes to support this. In addition, DHCW provides expert advice in relation to cyber security and information governance. We give frontline staff the digital tools which help them provide safer and more efficient care. We are also giving patients and the public digital tools to better manage their own health and wellbeing, empowering people to live healthier lives. We put people at the heart of what we do, working to the highest standards to deliver quality and make digital a force for good in health and care.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Lead enterprise data architecture strategy and governance.
Develop and embed data standards and modelling principles.
Oversee complex data integration and system design.
Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and teams.
Champion data-driven transformation and Agile practices.
Manage budgets, procurement, and supplier relationships.
Promote inclusive leadership and professional development.
Represent the organisation in national forums and cross-sector collaborations.

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