Head of data engineering

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Data Engineering (Band 8c) to lead the delivery and continuous development of our enterprise data warehouse and data platform.

This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the Trust’s data warehouse provides high-quality, reliable and timely data to support clinical care, operational performance and strategic decision-making. You will lead the design, delivery and optimisation of data pipelines, integrations and data models, ensuring our platforms are scalable, secure and resilient.

Join us to play a leading role in building a modern data platform that underpins analytics, insight and transformation across the Trust.

We support flexible working and would expect the successful candidate to be based at offices in Brighton for a minimum of 2 days a week. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 13th July.

Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying.

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Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery, operation and continuous development of the Trust’s enterprise data warehouse, including evaluation, testing and continuous improvement, ensuring it is reliable, scalable, secure and meets clinical, operational and regulatory requirements
• Providing senior leadership and direction for the Trust’s data engineering function, ensuring data platforms and services are safe, resilient, effective and aligned to organisational priorities.
• Planning, overseeing and prioritising the delivery and ongoing development of enterprise data platforms, data pipelines and data models to support operational, clinical and strategic decision‑making.
• Managing and developing the data engineering workforce, including line management, performance management, capability building and workforce planning.
• Establishing and assuring engineering standards, governance and quality for data platforms, working closely with Information Governance, Digital and Cyber Security colleagues.
• Lead the development and implementation of organisation-wide policies, standards and procedures for data engineering and data platform services, ensuring alignment with national requirements and impacting across multiple service areas.
• Managing complex portfolios of work, balancing competing demands, resources, risks and dependencies, and acting as the senior escalation point for delivery issues.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours, and flexi‑retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Our values

Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Contact

• Name: Kathryn Howell
• Job title: Executive Assistant
• Email address: kathryn.howell1@nhs.net
• Telephone number: 01276 696 011 (01276 696 011 x1524)