Job vacancy: Head of Workforce Information and Analytics, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford

Job summary

Main area

People Department

Grade

Band 8A

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Flexible working
Home or remote working
Compressed hours

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

321-CORP-7885942-B8a-B

Employer: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Cowley
Town: Oxford
Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 08/04/2026 23:59

Head of Workforce Information and Analytics

Band 8A

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Partner with the Assistant Director of Workforce to develop, implement, and monitor workforce plans aligned to Trust strategy, divisional objectives, and service needs.
Analyse workforce data (quantitative and qualitative) to identify opportunities for transformation, productivity improvement, and service redesign.
Support service redesign, skill mix, and establishment reviews using benchmarking data and workforce intelligence.
Ensure workforce planning is timely and effective, aligning recruitment to service needs and monitoring temporary workforce usage.
Promote succession planning and maintain effective vacancy management across divisions.
Collaborate with recruitment leads to implement targeted recruitment and retention initiatives.
Ensure workforce establishments are accurate and reconciled across workforce, finance, and rostering systems.

Person specification

Interview and Test

Essential criteria

Extensive experience in leading the development and improvement of workforce planning and information processes
Extensive Workforce Information Analysis Experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.

Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

Advanced knowledge of using and running reports from the NHS Electronic Staff Record
Significant experience in workforce operational planning and implementation best practice methodology

Desirable criteria

Working knowledge of SQL, MS Excel VBA and programming languages such as R or Python

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work autonomously, providing specialist advice both internally and externally, working to tight and often changing timescales

Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.

When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.