Intelligent Automation Programme Manager

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative individual to join our R&D Governance team, leading the development of intelligent automation and AI-enabled solutions to support cutting-edge clinical research. This is a senior, Trust-wide role focused on transforming how research is set up and delivered - helping to reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and accelerate timelines so patients can benefit from new treatments sooner.

Ideally, you will bring strong experience in leading complex improvement programmes, with expertise in automation, digital transformation or data-driven change within a healthcare, research or similar environment. You will have excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

You will be joining a vibrant and forward-thinking team at the forefront of research innovation, with hybrid working available. This is a new and strategically important role, offering the opportunity to shape how automation and digital tools are embedded across research governance processes at scale.

Main duties of the job

You will lead a portfolio of intelligent automation projects across R&D, working closely with governance, finance, legal, and digital teams to deliver practical, scalable solutions.

This includes:

• Designing and implementing AI-enabled workflows to streamline research set-up and reduce manual processes
• Leading the development of automation tools across feasibility, approvals, costings, and contracts
• Working collaboratively with partner Trusts to develop reusable, nationally transferable solutions
• Providing expert leadership, training and support to staff adopting new technologies
• Developing dashboards and reporting systems to demonstrate improvements in performance and efficiency

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

The advert will close at midnight on 9 June 2026.

Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 15 June 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.