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Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex data and emerging technologies • Strong programme leadership and delivery capability • Ability to translate technical solutions into practical operational improvements • Excellent communication and influencing skills, including Board-level presentation • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills • Advanced IT and data literacy (e.g. Excel, reporting tools, dashboards) • Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands • Ability to lead, motivate and develop teams and stakeholders
- Knowledge
Advanced analytics, predictive modelling, and data interpretation • Automation technologies and process optimisation • AI principles, deployment considerations, and ethical frameworks • Programme and project management methodologies
- Experience
Experience within NHS or large public sector organisation • Experience of supporting NHS Workforce Planning and NHS Oversight Framework (NOF) • Significant experience leading complex digital transformation or analytics programmes • Experience of delivering automation or data-led service improvements at scale.
- Qualifications
Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. data, digital, workforce analytics, organisational transformation)
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) • Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
NHS workforce systems (e.g. ESR) • UHCWi / Lean methodologies
- Experience
Experience of implementing AI-enabled solutions in operational settings.
- Qualifications
Formal qualification in AI, Data Science, or Digital Transformation
Job overview
Head of People Digital Transformation
Band 8b (subject to formal job evaluation)
Shape the Future of Workforce Digital Transformation
Are you passionate about using digital innovation, data, automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform workforce services?
UHCW is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Head of People Digital Transformation to lead our People Directorate's digital, data and AI agenda. This is a unique opportunity to influence how one out Trust harnesses technology to improve workforce outcomes, employee experience and organisational performance.
As a senior leader within the People Directorate, you will develop and deliver our long-term Digital, Data and AI Strategy, leading large-scale transformation programmes that drive innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement across workforce services.
Reporting to the Associate Director of People, you will provide strategic leadership for digital transformation initiatives across the People Directorate, ensuring alignment with Trust priorities, workforce transformation programmes and national NHS digital standards.
Main duties of the job
You will:
- Lead the development and implementation of the People Directorate Digital, Data and AI Strategy.
- Deliver complex digital transformation and automation programmes.
- Develop advanced workforce analytics, predictive modelling and insight capabilities.
- Drive the adoption of AI technologies in a safe, ethical and transparent manner.
- Build digital capability and data literacy across the People function.
- Work collaboratively with operational leaders, People Business Partners, Digital and Informatics teams, and external partners.
- Ensure robust governance, information management, risk management and compliance across all programmes.
We are looking for an innovative and influential leader with a strong track record of delivering transformational change through digital technologies and data-driven solutions.
You will have Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as digital transformation, workforce analytics, organisational development or data and have significant experience leading complex digital transformation or analytics programmes.
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Satpal Gill Associate Director of People – Employment Services via Satpal.gill@uhcw.nhs.uk
Closing Date: 28th October midnight
Interview Date Monday 16th November 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and deliver the People Directorate Digital, Data and AI long term Strategy, aligned to Trust and national priorities.
- Provide expert advice to senior leaders on digital innovation, AI adoption, and workforce analytics.
- Translate strategic objectives into clear, deliverable programmes and measurable outcomes.
- You will line manage an allocated Digital Developer and/or provide expert support and guidance to people directorate colleagues.
Programme & Transformation Delivery
- Lead complex, large-scale digital and AI-enabled transformation programmes across the People Directorate including financial oversight of allocated budget.
- Establish robust programme governance, including:
- Benefits realisation frameworks
- Risk management and controls
- Reporting to senior governance forums
- Ensure delivery is aligned to UHCWi Lean principles, focusing on efficiency, standardisation, and value.
Advanced Analytics & Insight
- Lead the development of advanced workforce analytics capability, including:
- Predictive modelling (e.g. absence, turnover, workforce demand)
- Scenario planning and capacity modelling
- Insight dashboards for operational and Board-level reporting
- Drive data-informed decision-making across the People Directorate.
For further details please see the attached job description. (Please note the Job Description and Person Specification is subject to Formal Job Evaluation.
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This advert is for Head of People Digital Transformation with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Human resources manager role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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