Healthcare Research Data Governance Lead

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHBFT) is seeking a leader for research data governance within the Healthcare Data Research Team. The post holder will drive governance across a portfolio of data-enabled research and collaboration with internal and external partners to enable safe, compliant use of healthcare data for research and innovation.

They will oversee funding, contracts, and financial governance, ensuring robust controls and transparent reporting while aligning with

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification with senior healthcare data experience.
• In-depth knowledge in data research and governance.
• Experience with data protection legislation and GDPR.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of MHRA regulations and related guidance.
• Experience with agile, user‑centred project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead research data governance across the healthcare data research portfolio.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks enabling secure, ethical data use.
• Provide strategic oversight of funding, contracts and financial governance.
• Communicate complex information to stakeholders and offer governance guidance.

Skills

Data governance

DPIAs

UK GDPR

Agile PM

Stakeholder engagement

Data security

NHS data

Funding governance

Research governance

Confidentiality

Education

Masters level qualification or equivalent

Management qualification

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Training in data research

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHBFT) is seeking a leader for research data governance within the Healthcare Data Research Team. The post holder will drive governance across a portfolio of data-enabled research and collaboration with internal and external partners to enable safe, compliant use of healthcare data for research and innovation.

They will oversee funding, contracts, and financial governance, ensuring robust controls and transparent reporting while aligning with