University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Head of People Digital Transformation
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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.
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.
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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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
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We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Satpal Gill
Job title: Associate Director of People – Employment Services
Email address: Satpal.gill@uhcw.nhs.uk
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