Overview

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Salary: Up to £67,752 per annum plus excellent benefits

Contract: Fixed term – 24 months

Hours per week: 3 7.5 hours per week. You will be required to work in-person a minimum of two days per week, in line with our hybrid working model.

About The Role

The Analysis Directorate is a team of around 50 analysts and data professionals at the heart of the Foundation’s mission. We use innovative analytical approaches to understand the health of the UK population and the performance of the health and care system. Our work informs policy, evaluates interventions, and supports improvement across the sector. We also empower analysts across the Foundation with access to high-quality data, tools, and platforms.

We are seeking a Data Delivery Lead to drive the implementation of our data strategy and lead the delivery of our data platforms and infrastructure. This is a pivotal role within the Analysis Directorate, focused on enabling the work of our Data Team — a group of data engineering and data management specialists.

You will oversee the rollout and improvement of key platforms including our Secure Data Environment (SDE), Open Data Environment (ODE), and Trends platform. You’ll manage supplier relationships, coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams, and ensure our data systems are secure, user-focused, and strategically aligned.

This role is ideal for someone with strong programme management experience, a solid understanding of data systems and governance, and the ability to lead across a technically complex environment. You’ll be central to shaping how data flows through the organisation and how it supports high-quality analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of the data strategy and lead delivery of data platforms and infrastructure.
• Oversee rollout and improvement of key platforms (SDE, ODE, Trends).
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure data systems are secure, user-focused, and strategically aligned.

Qualifications / What we’re looking for

This is a pivotal role within a mission-driven organisation requiring strong programme management experience, an understanding of data governance, and the ability to lead in a technically complex environment. You’ll be central to shaping how data flows through the organisation to support high-quality analysis.

Application process

How to apply: If you would like to apply, please submit your CV, and using no more than 1000 words answer the following application questions:

1. Describe a time when you led the delivery of a complex data or technology programme. How did you translate strategic goals into actionable plans, and what steps did you take to ensure successful implementation?
2. This role requires working across technical and non-technical teams. Can you provide an example of how you’ve successfully communicated complex issues to a non-technical audience and secured buy-in from key stakeholders?
3. Tell us about your experience managing external suppliers or vendors relevant to this role. How did you ensure performance, value for money, and alignment with organisational priorities?

Inclusion and Recruitment

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity. We are committed to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their skills and experience in an accessible and supported environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. If you require any support through this process, please contact us to make the recruitment process more accessible and enjoyable.

Closing date: 05 October 2025, 23:59

Interview date: W/C 20 October 2025

Seniority

1. Mid-Senior level

Employment type

1. Full-time

Job function

1. Management and Manufacturing

Industries

1. Non-profit Organizations

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