Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Head of Data Insights

The closing date is 27 November 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Data Insights to drive our Trust's strategy, harnessing the power of agile development, advanced analytics, and robust evaluation to deliver real-time, actionable insights for staff across the organisation.

As the Head of Data Insights, you will oversee the development and management of complex data systems, lead agile teams, and champion the use of data science and AI. You'll work closely with senior leaders, clinicians, and external partners to ensure our data platforms are responsive, secure, and support continuous improvement in patient care and operational efficiency.

Main duties of the job

o Lead the development and ongoing management of the Trust's cloud data platform, ensuring accurate, timely, and automated information delivery.o Oversee statutory dataset submissions, contractual returns, and financial feeds, acting as the technical lead for complex data vehicles.o Drive the Trust's analytics provision, coaching senior leaders and building capacity for data-driven change.o Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods, working with change programme leaders and university partners.o Represent the Trust externally with NHS England, ICBs, CSUs, and other national bodies.o Ensure compliance with statutory information requirements and information governance, including data protection.o Lead and inspire the Data & Analytics department, promoting a culture of empowerment, accountability, and professional development.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£76,965 to £88,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CS2807-LW

Job locations

Sceptre Point

Preston

PR5 6AW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
5+ years' senior leadership experience in data disciplines within a large organisation.
Evidence of continuous professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and experience of corporate governance and risk management approaches to data, analytics and development.
Proven track record in agile development, NHS data standards, and technical expertise in Microsoft BI tools (Fabric, Azure, SQL Server, Power BI, Excel).
Knowledge of quality improvement and measurement in healthcare.

Experience

Essential

Experience in leading data lake implementations and supporting NHS mental health data requirements.
Experience of manipulating highly complex data sets to produce automated reports.
Experience of leading data development using agile methodology

Skills

Essential

Strong analytical, strategic, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex information to varied audiences.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and a proactive approach to anti-racism and cultural competence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
5+ years' senior leadership experience in data disciplines within a large organisation.
Evidence of continuous professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and experience of corporate governance and risk management approaches to data, analytics and development.
Proven track record in agile development, NHS data standards, and technical expertise in Microsoft BI tools (Fabric, Azure, SQL Server, Power BI, Excel).
Knowledge of quality improvement and measurement in healthcare.

Experience

Essential

Experience in leading data lake implementations and supporting NHS mental health data requirements.
Experience of manipulating highly complex data sets to produce automated reports.
Experience of leading data development using agile methodology

Skills

Essential

Strong analytical, strategic, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex information to varied audiences.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and a proactive approach to anti-racism and cultural competence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sceptre Point

Preston

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sceptre Point

Preston

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)