Job summary

We are seeking an inspirational Chief Digital & Data Officer to join our executive team. You will hold a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. You'll work alongside dynamic, inclusive, & forward-thinking executives who share your passion for reimagining models of care & delivering better outcomes with equity. Our vision is to be world-leading in improving the lives of local people, transforming care pathways, & driving economic growth through inclusive innovation.

The NHS 10 Year Health Plan recently set out the vision for a service underpinned by digital transformation & data-driven insights. In parallel, the UK Government Life Sciences Sector Plan depends on new digital & data platforms to drive forward clinical trials & other pathway transformation investment. GM has already led the way nationally in ICS-level ownership of digital strategy & governance, single patient records (through the GM Care Record) & using data to deliver impact (through 'Greater Data', HInM's commercial plan leveraging our ICS data assets) - to the effect that we are being relied upon to deliver against key policy initiatives, including being the first 'Prevention Demonstrator'.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual with: Visionary leadership: proven track record of senior leadership in data, AI, analytics, digital transformation, &/or real-world evidence generation. Experience driving innovation: demonstrable experience leading the adoption & spread of healthcare innovation, particularly in data-driven models of care, digital health, or research-led transformation. Learning agility: thrive in complex & evolving environments by expanding knowledge, use of methods & adapting leadership style & approaches to drive innovation & impact Commitment to health equity: passion for improving outcomes for diverse & underserved populations, & tackling health inequalities through innovation Reliability in relationship building: exceptional ability to build & maintain trust with key stakeholders & work across organisational boundaries Expertise in data governance: deep understanding of the standards, challenges & opportunities associated with the use of NHS data to deliver health & care at scale & pace Influence & advocacy: a confident advocate with the ability to unlock investment, influence policy, & communicate persuasively with a range of audiences - from local stakeholders to national policymakers. Collaborative spirit: a natural collaborator, comfortable working in partnership, who thrives in complex, fast-moving, & integrated environments

About us

HInM sits at the centre of an ambitious & integrated health & care system, uniquely positioned to turn evidence & innovation into real-world improvements. Through the exceptional Board leadership, we are a partnership bringing together the NHS, local government, leading academic institutions & world-class industry partners. If you are excited by the challenge of transforming healthcare through data-driven innovation, want to be part of a dynamic leadership team that values collaboration, we want to hear from you.

You'll be part of an organisation delivering: Transformational impact: at the heart of a bold city-region with the infrastructure, partnerships, & ambition to deliver new, data-driven models of care at pace & scale. System-wide reach: influence & shape the future of healthcare for 3 million people, with a platform to drive change across local, regional, & national levels. Collaborative culture: join a leadership team committed to inclusivity, wellbeing, & professional growth. Innovation ecosystem: work within a partnership that spans NHS, local government, academia, & industry

We are committed to equality, diversity & inclusion & welcome applications from all backgrounds & communities.

Job responsibilities

• Strategic leadership: deliver the strategic direction of Health Innovation Manchester, ensuring our work is at the forefront of digital transformation, clinical excellence, & cutting-edge research & innovation.
• Digital transformation: oversee the design & development of new digital health products, platforms, & AI-powered services to enhance NHS & life sciences collaboration.
• Data: lead the creation of a world-class, AI-ready health dataset & effective, compliant, & ethical use of NHS data within GM Integrated Care System assets.
• Health intelligence & analytics: Oversee health intelligence & predictive analytics within HInM ensuring data-driven decision-making internally & support use of these approaches across the NHS, local government, & industry.
• Partnership & collaboration: build & nurture critical relationships with clinicians, system leaders, data controllers, & partners across the NHS, local government, academia, life sciences & technology industries.
• Evidence-based policy & investment: champion evidence-based change by supporting the translation of innovation into policy & practice.

Person Specification

• Proven track record of senior leadership in data, AI, analytics, digital transformation, and/or real-world evidence generation
• Expertise in digital strategy, informatics, and interoperability.
• Ability to lead and transform a digital organisation/department at scale and pace
• Ability to secure funding and attract investment.
• Expertise in health economics, value-based healthcare, and data-driven policy making.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.