Job summary
- Main area
- IT
- Grade
- Band 8d
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 025-AC206-0925
- Employer
- Digital Health and Care Wales
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hybrid working
- Town
- Location to be confirmed at interview
- Salary
- £92,713 - £106,919 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Director of Data Architecture and Standards
Band 8d
Digital Health and Care Wales is an ambitious organisation created by Welsh Government to lead on the digital transformation of health and care. It builds on the digital architecture and national services put in place by the NHS Wales Informatics Service over the past decade.
The organisation will lead on large-scale developments that make a significant difference to the people of Wales as well as to health and care professionals, such as expansion of the digital patient record and the creation of a National Data Resource. It will improve the way data is collected, shared and used. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
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Lead enterprise data architecture strategy and governance.
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Develop and embed data standards and modelling principles.
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Oversee complex data integration and system design.
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Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and teams.
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Champion data-driven transformation and Agile practices.
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Manage budgets, procurement, and supplier relationships.
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Promote inclusive leadership and professional development.
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Represent the organisation in national forums and cross-sector collaborations.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Master’s degree in an associated professional field (or equivalent qualification / experience).
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven leadership in enterprise data architecture, with accountability for setting data strategy, standards, and governance across large, complex organisations.
- Experience advising executive teams, contributing to corporate strategy, and representing data architecture interests at Board or national programme level.
- In-depth knowledge of corporate, legal, and industry data standards, with a strong track record of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Expert knowledge of enterprise information systems and data architecture, encompassing data modelling, integration, and driving organisation-wide data-informed decisions.
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Leadership to support and guide others with clear direction and to encourage an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Cook
- Job title
- Chief Data Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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