Director of Analytics and Insights

Director of Analytics and Insights The closing date is 30 November 2025 We are seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Director of Insight and Analytics. This post is central to the delivery of our Trust strategy and is responsible for leading the development of the new insights, analytics and planning directorate. This newly formed directorate will bring together existing teams as well as building new capacity to provide board to ward information to provide early warning of deteriorating metrics and enable effective decision making at all levels in the organisation. This role requires an expert leader in data sciences and planning who will capitalise on the depth of information available from our EPR. The role will suit someone who has experience of and enjoys developing new functions and ways of working across organisations and is confident in engaging with very senior stakeholders. Main duties of the job The Director of Analytics and Insight will develop and deliver the Trust's strategy to strengthen the business planning process and integrate into the Trust's performance governance; improve the reporting and insights that facilitate early escalation of risks including through the Integrated Performance Report; and ensure that the Business Intelligence and Analytics functions provide the Trust and stakeholders with comprehensive business intelligence and analysis, developing the technical foundations to achieve this. About us Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 30th November 2025 Interviews are due to be held on 15th December 2025 Please note: this post may be closed earlier is a high number of applications are received. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Masters Degree Level education or equivalent, gained in a health delivery related subject Significant experience in the healthcare sector at senior level. PhD or advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field Knowledge and Experience Experience as a Senior Manager within an NHS organisation in a performance, informatics or commissioning setting Sound knowledge base of the NHS, the current issues, its values and principles of timely local access for the population Experience within an acute hospital setting Exceptionally high level of numeracy and ability in health based statistical modelling Proven record of leading complex, multi‑faceted management systems relating to performance and/or planning A strategic thinker with highly developed communication and negotiation skills, coupled with commercial acumen Demonstrable evidence of working at immediately sub‑Board level Significant experience of delivering complex strategic and operational planning data Strong networker and relationship builder Ability to give formal presentations Significant experience of delivering complex strategic and operational planning frameworks Demonstrable evidence of managing specialist multi‑disciplinary staff as a coherent team Proven experience in a senior data science or advanced analytics leadership role, preferably within healthcare or a related field In‑depth knowledge of data science techniques, including machine learning, AI, predictive analytics, and big data technologies Strong track record of delivering complex data science projects that improve business or clinical outcomes Knowledge of healthcare NHS data systems, electronic health records, data architecture, and NHS data governance regulations Excellent leadership and team management skills with experience in building and leading data science teams Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations for non‑technical stakeholders Experience of partnership working, evidence of playing a major role in an organisational change programme Experience in the deployment of an NHS Electronic Patient Record systems and associated data management/reporting Formal project management training Setting Direction Political astuteness, understanding what can and cannot be delivered at senior level A proven ability to obtain and consistently achieve results and targets The ability to shape the future and bring staff with you Proven ability to deal with wide range of data and information and take appropriate decisions from it A proven ability to come up with flexible and creative solutions to difficult problems High end IT skills, with demonstrable evidence of power user abilities in MS Excel Delivering the service Excellent collaborative working skills and able to build strong relationships with clinical leaders and professional staff groups, and a proven ability to influence and change those groups Effective and strategic influencing skills at all levels in the organisation including influencing Trust Board Proven ability of leading change through people A management style that empowers others and evidence of successfully driving a learning coaching culture for all staff in your area of control Holding to