Head of Cloud Services

Are you ready to lead cloud transformation at scale and shape the future of digital services in the NHS?
Do you want to make a real difference by driving innovation, sustainability, and resilience across a national organisation?
We’re looking for a visionary cloud leader to join us as Head of Cloud Services. This is a unique opportunity to define and deliver NHSBSA’s cloud strategy, lead a talented team, and embed modern cloud practices that support the NHS and its people.
You’ll be at the heart of our digital transformation, helping us move from on-premise systems to scalable, secure cloud environments. If you’re passionate about technology, leadership, and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
What do we offer ?
27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours or reduced hours)
Hybrid working model
Career development
Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
Excellent pension
NHS Car lease scheme
Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts
**As Head of Cloud Services, you’ll**:
Define and deliver NHSBSA’s multi-cloud strategy, aligned with our goals and future needs.
Establish and lead a Cloud Centre of Excellence to drive innovation and consistency.
Oversee cloud governance, architecture, and security, ensuring compliance with NHS and UK Government standards.
Lead cloud financial management using FinOps principles to optimise spend and improve transparency.
Support the migration from on-premise systems to cloud, enabling scalable and secure solutions.
Collaborate with senior leaders, architects, and delivery teams to embed cloud into transformation programmes.
Build and develop a high-performing cloud team, fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and lead the adoption of modern cloud practices.
For a more detailed breakdown of the role and responsibilities please take a look at the job description attached to the advert. We welcome conversations about this opportunity, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you want to find out more.
Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.
We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we’re proud to be part of something meaningful, that touches millions of lives.
We design our services around customer needs and place people at the heart of our organisation. That’s why when you join us, you’ll be empowered and supported to help your career grow.
As one of the UK’s Best Big Companies to work for, we’re connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.
We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every colleague is heard, supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, and you can join our Lived Experience Networks who help us bring our authentic selves to work.
We’re committed to being a flexible employer and we try to offer a working pattern that suits you where possible, through hybrid working, flexible hours and more.
Alongside a competitive salary with pay progression, we offer a people-centric benefits package, connecting you to the rewards and benefits you value most
We are people connected to care
**In this role you are accountable for**:
Cloud Strategy and Governance
Develop and execute the organisations rolling 3-year cloud strategy that achieves the organisations business objective, working with stakeholders to identify and implement a long-term vision
Design, implement, establish and continuously evaluate and improve the Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) structure, you will ensure that the organisation has a robust and capably skilled CCoE which meets the demands of our customers.
Define governance frameworks for cloud technology adoption, decision-making, and risk management, working across the organisation with Enterprise Architects, Developers and other key stakeholders.
Establish and run cloud steering and governance committees with key stakeholders that will accelerate delivery and harness agile techniques
Create and manage a strategic cloud technology roadmap, with a appetite for horizon scanning and identify opportunities to work with partners and suppliers to deliver ongoing efficiencies through the implementation of emerging technologies
Establish clear guidelines for consolidating common enablement services centrally, to increase consistency and accelerate delivery
Technical Leadership and Architecture
Design a robust cloud architecture that supports multi-cloud (hyperscaler) environments
Build and lead a skilled cloud services team, fostering professional development and innovation
Define standards for cloud service design, deployment, and management
Develop comprehensive shared responsibility m