Person Specification

Qulifications, Experience, Technical , Leadership & Management, Analytical & Problem Solving

Essential

• Formal supervisory or line management experience within a technical or data team.
• Proven ability to communicate highly technical issues to non-technical audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make clear, reasoned judgements on complex architecture design.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft technologies (e.g., Power BI, Fabric, Azure, SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS).
• Expertise in data warehouse design and development using industry-recognised methodologies.
• Leadership experience in the design of information architecture supporting inter-system connectivity and data sharing.
• Significant experience in a database/information role, covering multiple changes and the whole project lifecycle.
• Degree level or equivalent qualification/experience in Information Management & Technology (IM&T) or a related field.

Desirable

• MA/MSc in a related subject or discipline.
• Previous NHS experience and knowledge of NHS data standards.
• Experience with AI/ML applications and cloud-based database technologies.
• Experience of training others in areas of personal 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 29 January 2026