Chief Information Officer

Reed Technology
United Kingdom
3 days ago
£125,000 pa

Salary

£125,000 pa

Posted
28 Apr 2026 (3 days ago)

St John Ambulance is seeking an exceptional Chief Information Officer to join the Executive Leadership Team and lead the charity's digital, data and technology agenda at a time of significant organisational transformation.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the CIO will hold full accountability for delivering St John's technology roadmap and driving enterprise‑wide digital transformation. The role will ensure that technology, digital and data platforms are safe, resilient, compliant and future‑ready, supporting a modern, high‑quality digital working environment for staff and volunteers and enabling effective strategic and operational decision‑making.

The CIO will provide executive leadership across digital transformation, core technology services, data and insight, cyber security and information governance, and will lead the organisation's programme management function. A key focus will be embedding a data‑informed culture and the responsible, ethical adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, while maintaining strong governance, safeguarding and public trust.

The successful candidate will bring:

A compelling track record as a board‑level or senior executive leader within a complex organisation.

Deep experience leading digital, data and technology services at scale, ideally in similarly complex or mission‑led environments.

Proven success delivering large‑scale, cross‑organisational transformation and change portfolios.

Experience of working with volunteer‑based or people‑powered organisations.

Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage, influence and build trust across diverse stakeholder groups, underpinned by a values‑led and emotionally intelligent leadership style.This role is nationwide, with travel around the UK.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the digital future of a nationally recognised charity and to play a critical role in strengthening community health resilience through technology, data and innovation

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