Interim Head of Digital Service Delivery

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an interim Head of Service Delivery (Technology Services) to lead delivery of critical digital services across the Trust.

This senior Band 8c role requires strategic and operational leadership, governance, cybersecurity, supplier management and ensuring safe, resilient technology that supports patient care and staff experience. Fixed-term (7 months) with flexible working considerations.

Qualifications

• Master’s level or equivalent senior IT leadership experience.
• Relevant professional certifications (ITIL, PRINCE2, Agile, ISO/IEC standards, CCIE, MCSE).
• Experience leading IT services in complex organisations, preferably NHS/public sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT service delivery, infrastructure and operations ensuring alignment with national digital priorities.
• Provide governance, cybersecurity strategy and business continuity.
• Lead financial stewardship, supplier management and stakeholder relations.
• Support development of a new service delivery model across Technology Services.

Skills

Senior IT leadership

IT service mgmt

Enterprise architecture

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an interim Head of Service Delivery (Technology Services) to lead delivery of critical digital services across the Trust.

This senior Band 8c role requires strategic and operational leadership, governance, cybersecurity, supplier management and ensuring safe, resilient technology that supports patient care and staff experience. Fixed-term (7 months) with flexible working considerations.