Overview

Head of Workforce Intelligence, Systems, Planning & Analysis (WISPA) – Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Job close date is 05 October 2025. Location: New Mill / Agile Working. Service Area: People Matters Directorate. Accountable to: Deputy Chief People Officer.

Are you a data wizard with a knack for turning spreadsheets into strategy? Do you dream in dashboards and speak fluent ESR, Oracle, and e-Rostering? If so, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has just the role for you!

We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Head of Workforce Intelligence, Systems, Planning & Analysis (WISPA) to lead with impact. Apply now.

Closing Date: 5 October 2025 • Interview Date: 20 October 2025

For informal enquiries, contact: Michelle Holland, Deputy CPO, by emailing michelle.holland@bdct.nhs.uk.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do

• Lead the transformation of workforce data into meaningful insights.
• Spearhead the Trust-wide rollout of e-Rostering and related systems.
• Build strategic workforce plans to support future needs.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to enable data-driven decision making.
• Ensure systems and data platforms run efficiently and reliably.

Job summary

Band: NHS AfC: Band 8b

Location: New Mill / Agile Working

Hours: 37.5 per week

Service Area: People Matters Directorate

Accountable to: Deputy Chief People Officer

Are you a data wizard with a knack for turning spreadsheets into strategy? Do you dream in dashboards and speak fluent ESR, Oracle, and e-Rostering? If so, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has just the role for you!

We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Head of Workforce Intelligence, Systems, Planning & Analysis (WISPA) – yes, it's a mouthful, but we promise the job is even more exciting than the title.

Apply Now

If you're ready to lead with purpose, laugh a little, and make a big impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 5 October 2025

Interview Date: 20 October 2025

For informal enquiries, contact: Michelle Holland, Deputy CPO by emailing - michelle.holland@bdct.nhs.uk

Who you are

• A compassionate leader who listens, cares, and delivers – aligned with our Trust values.
• A master of workforce systems, analytics, and planning with a sense of humour to match.
• Capable of juggling complex data, leading change, and maintaining focus on outcomes.
• A collaborative team player who thrives on innovation and data-driven collaboration.

Why BDCFT?

BDCFT is a community-focused Trust committed to belonging, inclusion, and a positive work environment. You'll join a team passionate about people, powered by data, and ready for challenges (and maybe a biscuit or two).

About us

We are guided by our values: We Care, We Listen, We Deliver. We support flexible working arrangements and offer a range of benefits including:

• Increased mileage rates for eligible staff
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• Development and learning opportunities
• Other benefits

We pledge support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are committed to environmental and social sustainability through our Green Plan. Staff are encouraged to participate in training and continuous improvement.

Please note: The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job description & requirements

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to appointment, you must confirm your right to work in the UK. You are responsible for notifying your manager of any changes to your right-to-work status during employment. The Trust cannot sponsor beyond visa expiration if not eligible under eligibility criteria.

As a condition of employment, you must maintain the right to work in the UK throughout your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Changes to right-to-work status must be reported promptly with necessary documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree and postgraduate level or substantial equivalent experience.
• Leadership or management qualification or significant experience in leading teams.
• Commitment to training and continuous professional development.
• Willingness to participate in relevant development activities.

Desirable

• CIPD full membership.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of NHS workforce systems and reporting.
• Senior functional leadership in a complex public sector organisation.
• Experience of change management and project management.
• Budget and financial management experience.

Desirable

• Experience leading NHS functions at a senior level.

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse diverse datasets, including personal data.
• Excellent knowledge of people-level data and its limitations.
• Knowledge of performance metrics and methodologies.
• Knowledge of people and corporate information flows within organisations.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate systems (ESR, Oracle, O365) and systems management (including Rostering tools), and how they connect.

Disclosure and Safeguarding

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the DBS.

Employer details

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address: New Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Bradford, BD18 3LD

Employer's website: https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/