Group Head of Technology Professions

Bupa; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare provider is seeking a Group Head of Technology Professions to lead their technology workforce and talent strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology leadership and HR, and a strong track record in talent strategy and capability development. Responsibilities include setting the vision for global technology professions, designing career frameworks, and championing diversity within teams. This role offers competitive benefits and the chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing through service

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Annual performance-based bonus

Car allowance

Onsite gyms or local discounts

Various other benefits and online discount

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technology leadership or HR with a strong track record in talent strategy.
• Deep understanding of digital transformation and required skills.
• Proven ability to influence at executive level, building strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and strategy for technology professions globally.
• Design and implement career frameworks across all technology roles.
• Lead capability‑building initiatives, like mentoring and learning solutions.

Skills

Technology leadership

Talent strategy

Capability development

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

The Group Head of Technology Professions plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering Bupa's cross-market unit (MU) workforce and talent strategy for Technology. A key element of this strategy is the development and implementation of a modern, skills-based Technology Professions model - a structured framework that defines roles, skills, career pathways and development resources across core Technology domains. This role will lead the ongoing development, improvement and deployment of the Technology Professions model and its supporting resources, working closely with regional CIO teams to tailor implementation to local needs. It will also heavily support the next phase of the workforce strategy: Technology Talent Management. How you'll help us make health happen:

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and strategy for technology professions globally, ensuring alignment with Bupa's digital transformation goals.
• Design and implement career frameworks that define clear pathways for progression and development across all technology roles.
• Lead capability‑building initiatives, including professional communities, mentoring programmes and learning solutions to future‑proof skills.
• Partner with senior leaders and HR teams to embed technology talent strategies into workforce planning and organisational design.
• Champion diversity and inclusion within technology teams, creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute.
• Monitor emerging trends and technologies, advising on how these impact skills requirements and shaping proactive responses.
• Drive engagement and retention by creating compelling propositions for technology professionals, ensuring Bupa is seen as an employer of choice.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technology leadership or HR with a strong track record in talent strategy, capability development or workforce planning.
• Deep understanding of digital transformation and the skills required to deliver technology‑enabled change.
• Proven ability to influence at executive level, building strong relationships and driving consensus across global teams.
• Expertise in designing career frameworks and learning programmes, ideally within complex, matrix organisations.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, able to translate business needs into actionable talent strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire and engage diverse audiences.
• Passion for people and technology, with a commitment to fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Bupa's mission is to help members live longer, healthier and happier lives by becoming one of the world's most digitised healthcare companies - and we invite you to join us.

Healthcare is undergoing a major transformation, accelerated by COVID-19. Technologies such as mobile, AI and advanced analytics are reshaping how we diagnose, treat and care for people. As digital technology disrupts healthcare, our global Technology teams need the right skills, support and development opportunities to thrive. We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Annual performance‑based bonus of up to 25%
• Car allowance
• Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
• Various other benefits and online discount