Strategic Deputy Director of Technology

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Director of Technology to provide strategic leadership for Group Digital Services, delivering modern, secure digital services that support the NHS Long Term Plan and UHL Group 2030 ambitions.

The post holder will oversee technology strategy, architecture, operations, cloud platforms, infrastructure and resilience, driving standards and governance across the federated Trust and integrating research, education and innovation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or demonstrable equivalent in Information Technology, Digital Leadership or related field.
• Evidence of advanced leadership and management experience at senior level.
• Chartered accreditation or equivalent professional recognition.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible and credible strategic leadership across UHL Group, translating organisational ambition into executable technology strategies, roadmaps and investment plans.
• Lead the design and delivery of technology transformation programmes which support standardisation, convergence and optimisation across UHL Group.
• Ensure technology services remain secure, resilient, scalable and compliant with recognised standards and assurance frameworks
• Create a high performing, inclusive and innovative technology workforce which embraces continuous improvement, professional development and service excellence.
• Lead the strategic development and delivery of technology services across UHL Group.
• Act as deputy to the Director of Technology and represent the technology portfolio within executive, corporate and operational governance forums.
• Develop, maintain and implement enterprise technology strategies, architecture principles and technology roadmaps.
• Lead multiple technology services through senior managers and specialist teams. Deliver service excellence through KPI, SLA and performance management frameworks.
• For full details, please refer to the attached job description

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Advanced negotiation

Communication of complex information

Public speaking (Board/exec level)

Relationship management with suppliers

Education

Master’s degree in IT/related

Chartered professional accreditation

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Director of Technology to provide strategic leadership for Group Digital Services, delivering modern, secure digital services that support the NHS Long Term Plan and UHL Group 2030 ambitions.

The post holder will oversee technology strategy, architecture, operations, cloud platforms, infrastructure and resilience, driving standards and governance across the federated Trust and integrating research, education and innovation