Head of People Digital Transformation: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Job summary

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.

Closing Date: 28th October midnight

Interview Date Monday 16th November 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMaster’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. data, digital, workforce analytics, organisational transformation)

Desirable

  • oFormal qualification in AI, Data Science, or Digital Transformation

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience within NHS or large public sector organisation oExperience of supporting NHS Workforce Planning and NHS Oversight Framework (NOF) oSignificant experience leading complex digital transformation or analytics programmes oExperience of delivering automation or data-led service improvements at scale.

Desirable

  • oExperience of implementing AI-enabled solutions in operational settings.

Knowledge

Essential

  • oAdvanced analytics, predictive modelling, and data interpretation oAutomation technologies and process optimisation oAI principles, deployment considerations, and ethical frameworks oProgramme and project management methodologies

Desirable

  • oNHS workforce systems (e.g. ESR) oUHCWi / Lean methodologies

Skills

Essential

  • oAbility to analyse and interpret highly complex data and emerging technologies oStrong programme leadership and delivery capability oAbility to translate technical solutions into practical operational improvements oExcellent communication and influencing skills, including Board-level presentation oStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills oAdvanced IT and data literacy (e.g. Excel, reporting tools, dashboards) oAbility to prioritise workload and manage competing demands oAbility to lead, motivate and develop teams and stakeholders

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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).

Closing Date: 28 October 2026

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