Job Description

We are seeking an inspirational Chief Digital & Data Officer to join our e xecutive team . Y ou will hold a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. You'll work alongside dynamic, inclusive, & forward-thinking executive s 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. Our vision is underpinned by the ambition of our city region - we are fast becoming a magnet to global players in the health innovation supply chain for partnership & investment .



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 (throu gh 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' .

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



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 Join us in shaping a world-leading health innovation ecosystem & improving lives- your leadership could define the future of healthcare in Greater Manchester & beyond.

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



HInM is hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.



Role & Responsibilities



Few positions offer the chance to deliver visible, measurable impact directly to local people at scale. At Health Innovation Manchester ( HInM ), your work will affect the health & wellbeing of 3 million people across Greater Manchester (GM).

Strategic l eadership:

d eliver 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 . Executive accountability for defined delivery programmes, including GM Care Record optimisation & GM Secure Data Environment development.

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. Ensure the highest standards in data governance, security and privacy are maintained , while enabling data-driven innovation that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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 & c ollaboration:

b uild & nurture critical relationships with clinicians, system leaders, data controllers,& partners across the NHS, local government, academia , life sciences & technology industries . Your influence & credibility will be instrumental in aligning diverse stakeholders behind a shared vision.

Evidence- b ased p olicy & i nvestment:

c hampion evidence-based change by supporting the translation of innovation into policy & practice. Influence & advocate for investment that delivers measurable impact locally & supports system-wide policy change at a national level.