We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01497 745805 option 3. If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly . Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process. Job Overview Job Title: Head of Information Management and Analytics Location: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Band: 8c Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time About Us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is at the forefront of delivering high-quality healthcare services to the communities of Gwent. We are committed to innovation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes. As part of our strategic vision, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Information Management and Analytics to lead our data strategy and analytics function. The Role This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering an effective information management and analytics strategy across the Health Board. The successful candidate will ensure the provision of high-quality data insights to support operational and strategic decision-making, performance improvement, and service transformation. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities Implement a comprehensive Data, Analytics and Information Management strategy. Lead a multidisciplinary team of data analysts, information specialists, and reporting professionals. Ensure robust data governance and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, NHS data standards). Drive the use of advanced analytics, business intelligence tools, and predictive modelling to enhance healthcare services. Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including clinicians, executives, and operational managers, to support evidence-based decision-making. Improve data accessibility, workforce digital competence, and performance monitoring frameworks. Identify opportunities for digital transformation and innovation within information management. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Qualifications Essential criteria Masters degree or significant relevant experience Significant relevant experience working at senior level involving research, data analysis and data science. Experience Essential criteria Extensive knowledge and experience in the application of advanced analytics, mathematical modelling and Operational Research within NHS Proven track record of delivering analytical solutions/Information management NHS experience and understanding of NHS Information policies and data systems. Location : Cwmbrân, Wales, United Kingdom