Job summary The Director of Digital Innovation (DDI) is a non-voting executive leadership role responsible for driving EEAST's evolution into a digital and data-enabled ambulance service. The role demands a visible, inclusive and inspiring leader who can reshape organisational culture, processes, and capabilities to meet the expectations of the internet era while responsibly harnessing emerging technologies including artificial intelligence. Accountable to the Chief Executive Officer, as a Corporate Director, the post holder will have joint corporate responsibility, with the executive leadership team, for the long-term strategic direction, corporate policy making, and development and delivery of the Trust's vision, mission, values and objectives. Main duties of the job Innovative Leadership Digital and Data Delivery Service Excellence and Operations Risk and Security Leadership Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement Cultural and Capability Development Corporate Responsibilities About us You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east. The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines. At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties. We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ individuals who meet the specific criteria. We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary £100,000 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 247-SS-DoDI-0225 Job locations EEAST Melbourn HQ Whiting Way Melbourn SG8 6EN Job description Job responsibilities Accountable to the Chief Executive Officer, as a Corporate Director, the post holder will have joint corporate responsibility, with the executive leadership team, for the long-term strategic direction, corporate policy making, and development and delivery of the Trusts vision, mission, values and objectives. This role requires a humble, outcome focused, empathetic leader who collaborates effectively across the organisation and with our wider eco-system. Job description Job responsibilities Accountable to the Chief Executive Officer, as a Corporate Director, the post holder will have joint corporate responsibility, with the executive leadership team, for the long-term strategic direction, corporate policy making, and development and delivery of the Trusts vision, mission, values and objectives. This role requires a humble, outcome focused, empathetic leader who collaborates effectively across the organisation and with our wider eco-system. Person Specification Experience Essential Senior role in a healthcare environment Desirable Executive position within an NHS Trust Leadership Essential Can show experience of leading large teams Desirable Managed project teams for programme delivery Person Specification Experience Essential Senior role in a healthcare environment Desirable Executive position within an NHS Trust Leadership Essential Can show experience of leading large teams Desirable Managed project teams for programme delivery Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East of England Ambulance Service Address EEAST Melbourn HQ Whiting Way Melbourn SG8 6EN Employer's website https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)