Data Platform Programme Lead NHS Band 8c

Salt Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consultancy is seeking an experienced Data Programme Lead to provide strategic leadership in delivering complex healthcare data programmes. This senior role involves overseeing programme governance, managing budgets, and leading change management processes. Candidates should have a Master's level education, programme management qualifications, and significant experience in programme management within healthcare or informatics.

Responsibilities

• Provide programme leadership for data and informatics programmes.
• Ensure effective programme governance and delivery.
• Lead on change management and process redesign.
• Manage programme budgets and resource allocation.
• Lead procurement processes and contract negotiations.

Skills

Programme Management

Change Management

Budget Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master's level education or equivalent experience

Programme Management qualification (e.g., MSP)

Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2)

Job description

Job Advert: Data Programme Lead

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Data Programme Lead to join our organisation and provide strategic leadership in the delivery of complex healthcare data and informatics programmes. This is a senior leadership role where you will oversee major programmes of work, ensuring alignment with national priorities and delivering measurable improvements for patients, staff, and the wider healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Provide programme leadership for large-scale, complex data and informatics programmes.
• Ensure effective programme governance, planning, monitoring, and delivery in line with recognised methodologies (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2).
• Lead on change management and process redesign to improve prescribing, informatics, and wider healthcare delivery.
• Manage programme budgets and oversee resource allocation to deliver value for money.
• Lead on procurement processes and contract negotiations, particularly for informatics systems and services.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with national programme boards, senior executives, clinicians, and professional groups.
• Provide visible leadership to multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced programme leader with a proven track record of delivering large, complex programmes in a healthcare or data environment. You will have exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at the highest levels.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience.
• Programme Management qualification (e.g., MSP) or equivalent experience.
• Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.

Skills & Experience (Essential)

• Significant senior management experience in programme management, ideally in healthcare or informatics.
• Extensive knowledge of change management, process redesign, and healthcare informatics.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of project and programme planning, monitoring, and control techniques.
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation.
• Knowledge and experience of procurement processes, including contract negotiation for informatics.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey highly complex and sensitive information to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and judgement skills when dealing with complicated issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-changing environment.
• Persuasive, resilient, and highly motivated, with a commitment to driving improvement and delivering results.

Rates depend on experience and client requirements