Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Divisional Information Manager, Band 7 - Business Intelligence
Closing date: 18 March 2026
During the past couple of years, the BI team has aided the trust in making critical decisions while supporting patient flow and quality of care. This has included using advanced forecasting models to predict COVID admissions, creating real‑time operational dashboards, and gaining access to new data flows. The Gloucestershire Hospitals BI Team has gained national recognition, winning the Health Tech Newspaper Award for Best Use of Data 2020 and the AphAs Analytical Team of the Year.
This is an exciting time to be part of the GHFT BI team. We are moving forward fast with our Digital BI strategy, and staff have many opportunities to develop personally and professionally. As a Trust, we are determined to lead change, using tools such as machine learning and predictive analytics in the next stages of our journey.
We offer hybrid working arrangements following a qualifying period, providing flexibility alongside this impactful role with a friendly and supportive team.
This job may close earlier than stated if a sufficient number of applications has been received.
Additional working pattern details: Hybrid work 2–3 days per week on site.
Main duties of the job
The position is a Divisional Information Manager in the Women’s & Children’s Team. The team provides accurate, concise, and clear information and analytics to the division to support its strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities and the ability to effectively communicate and present complex information to a range of stakeholders. The post holder will manage 3–4 analysts within the Business Intelligence team, supporting their development and managing priorities and workload. The role requires working under pressure and managing conflicting priorities for the team.
See the attached job description for further information.
About us
Our multi‑award‑winning BI Team aims to use data and analytics to make a real difference to the healthcare of the Gloucestershire population.
Gloucestershire Hospitals is dedicated to nurturing the growth and potential of its staff. Within the BI team, regular internal training sessions are held to develop knowledge sharing and promote best practices. With expertise spanning all areas of the NHS, we provide a supportive environment to help you advance in your career, including access to resources such as the Information Professional Register.
We pride ourselves on placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a unified team and welcoming diversity. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West. Joining our Trust gives you an excellent package, exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities, and valuable experience in an innovative hospital environment.
Job responsibilities
Divisional Managers are responsible for developing, preparing, and maintaining high‑quality, timely information and analytical reports to support performance management, clinical and operational processes. This involves ensuring a high level of analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and presentation of information to advise stakeholders of potential problem areas and recommend solutions.
The role requires working closely with clinicians and senior managers to understand requirements, develop reporting tools, and provide intelligence that enables better decision‑making. The post holder must be engaging, forward‑thinking, and foster positive working relationships to improve patient care.
Leadership responsibilities include guiding the BI team, ensuring motivation, effective teamwork, and achievement of personal and team objectives. This includes line‑management HR functions, recruitment, and annual staff appraisal.
The incumbent must understand and interpret complex concepts, respond to tight deadlines, analyze, investigate, and resolve complex information issues.
Divisional Information Managers should be organised, show excellent leadership and technical skills, and be passionate about making a real difference to hospital operations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational level
* GCSE Maths and English specified
* Experience managing a team
Knowledge / Skills
* Excellent SQL skills – data management, interrogation & analysis
* Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and BI visualising tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
* In‑depth knowledge of NHS Data Dictionary, datasets, data standards and data modelling concepts
* Analytical mindset and ability to explain trends and themes in data
* Good understanding of patient pathways
* Understanding of PbR/Non‑PbR and its relationship to contracting and performance
Experience
* Substantial experience in NHS Information Management, including analytics
* Demonstrated experience in NHS information management
* Expertise in SQL Server, SSRS, Excel and front‑end visualisation
* Expert level skills in information analysis, preparing high‑quality reports, turning data into information
* Experience delivering work to tight deadlines and juggling complex demands
Personal Attributes
* Good team player, committed to staff development
* Demonstrated leadership skills, leading by example
* Proactive – identifying problems, suggesting solutions and BI opportunities
* Ability to challenge and manage user expectations, negotiate and influence in a fast‑paced environment
* Excellent problem‑solving skills in developing advanced analytical methodologies
* Self‑initiative, independent work, and ability to meet objectives and deadlines
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£47,810 to £54,710 a year (pa, pro rata if part‑time)
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