Chief Information Officer

St John Ambulance
Hybrid, must be willing to travel to London and other St John sites frequently
up to £125,000, dependent on experience
Hackney

St John Ambulance is a remarkable, well loved, volunteer powered charity with a proud heritage and a vital role in communities across England. Every day, our volunteers and employees provide first aid education, deliver medical cover at events, support the NHS and work with young people to build skills, confidence and resilience. What unites all of this is a deep sense of purpose and commitment to helping people when they need us most and to putting the power of first aid into everyone’s hands.

We are now entering an exciting new phase with the launch of our new organisational strategy. This strategy sets a clear direction for how we will strengthen our impact, improve sustainability, and better connect our people, systems and services. Technology, digital capability and high-quality data and insight are central to that ambition – and the CIO will play a defining role in turning that vision into reality.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, Shona Dunn, and working as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of the organisation. As CIO, you will lead our technology, digital, data and insight agenda, ensuring our platforms are safe, resilient and future ready, while enabling more connected, effective and data driven ways of working across our national organisation.

We are looking for a CIO who combines strong delivery and transformation experience with inclusive, values led leadership and an innovative approach – someone who can bring people with them, build trust, and create the conditions for lasting change in a complex, purpose driven organisation.

INFORMATION

Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.

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How to apply

To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:

  • Your CV (no more than three sides).
  • A covering letter that sets out your motivation for the role and describes the specific experience you can bring to the appointment.

We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.

Recruitment timeline

Closing date: Friday 31st July 2026

Preliminary interviews: w/c 10th and 17th August 2026

Conversations with CEO: w/c 10th and 17th August 2026

Final Panel interviews: Tuesday 8th or Wednesday 9th September 2026

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