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Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
About
Contact
- Address
- Omega House
- 112 Southampton Road
- Eastleigh
- Hampshire
- SO50 5PB
- Contact Number
- 0300 561 0200
Digital Enablement Lead
Accepting applications until: 20-Jul-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 20-Jul-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Omega House
- Cyfeiriad
- 112 Southampton Road
- Tref
- Eastleigh
- Cod post
- SO50 5PB
- Major / Minor Region
- Hampshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £57,528 - £64,750 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS AfC: Band 8a)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Digital, Data & Technology
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Please note this organisation does not hold a sponsorship licence, we regret to inform you that we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship.
Working as part of the organisation’s Digital and Intelligence function, you will lead the organisation’s corporate approach to digital transformation, AI adoption and automation, ensuring that technology is used effectively to improve productivity, collaboration and the delivery of high-quality services across the organisation.
You will have significant experience of leading digital transformation, technology enablement, automation or organisational change programmes within a healthcare, public sector or similarly large-scale environment. You will demonstrate a strong track record of delivering innovative digital solutions that improve ways of working, enhance employee experience and maximise the value of technology investments. Experience of implementing automation technologies, digital productivity tools and AI-enabled solutions will be highly desirable, together with the ability to balance innovation with appropriate governance, risk management and user adoption.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking leader to shape the future of digital working within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ICB, helping to embed innovative technologies, unlock the potential of AI and automation, and create a more productive, agile and digitally-enabled organisation.
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As the Digital Enablement Lead, you will be responsible for identifying and delivering opportunities to automate manual and repetitive processes, helping teams work more efficiently and focus resources on higher-value activity.
You will lead the transformation of traditional IT and digital services into a modern, user-centred enablement function. This will include overseeing the deployment and optimisation of AI assistants and digital tools that support research, analysis, reporting, content creation and day-to-day productivity across the organisation.
You will play a key role in shaping the organisation’s digital culture, ensuring that staff have the tools, skills and confidence required to embrace new technologies and ways of working.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We offer excellent employment opportunities to new and existing staff. We aim to be a model employer by embedding best HR practice and to support new ways of working.
We pride ourselves on offering good working conditions, job security, lifelong learning, fair pay and benefits, staff involvement and a balance between work and personal life.
We enjoy a forward thinking and innovative culture and our vision is to have healthy people, living healthy lives in healthy communities. We understand the only way to deliver this is to have the right people with the right skills.
Here is a summary of some of the benefits and services which are on offer to staff:
· 27 days paid minimum holiday and bank holiday entitlement
· NHS pension scheme
· Sick pay policy
· Occupational health services including staff counselling services
· Flexible working and family friendly policies
· Flexible retirement and retirement vouchers
· Health Service Discounts – offers for stores, travel, equipment etc.
Successful candidates will be subject to a six-month probationary period.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Lead the Digital Enablement function, identifying and implementing opportunities to automate manual and repetitive tasks.
Manage the transformation of the current Corporate IT service to a modern digital service which enables enhanced collaboration and maximise the value of existing digital investments.
Deploy and optimise AI assistants to support staff with research, analysis, reporting, drafting, and co‑production of outputs.
Improve the organisation’s digital working environment, ensuring staff have the tools, skills, and confidence to work efficiently and collaboratively.
Develop a digitally‑enabled culture that supports new ways of working, maximises productivity, and enables the workforce to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
Assess organisational processes to identify opportunities for automation and AI support.
Evaluate AI and automation solutions, balancing benefit, risk, feasibility, and staff impact.
Interpret digital usage data and productivity insights to inform prioritisation and continuous improvement.
Planning and organisation.
Assess organisational processes to identify opportunities for automation and AI support.
Evaluate AI and automation solutions, balancing benefit, risk, feasibility, and staff impact.
Interpret digital usage data and productivity insights to inform prioritisation and continuous improvement.
Policy and service development.
Develop and maintain policies for safe, ethical, and effective use of AI and automation tools.
Shape digital‑first working practices and contribute to organisational transformation plans.
Ensure digital standards, accessibility principles, governance requirements and cyber‑safe practices are embedded.
Please note the following before applying:
1. We reserve the right to amend the closing date based on the volume of applications received. Vacancies attracting a high volume of applications may therefore close earlier than advertised.
2. In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
3. As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. As an ICB, we value diversity and are committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
4. If you are successful and are joining from a non-NHS background, there will be an expectation that you will be engaged from the bottom of the pay band. If you would like to review the Agenda for Change pay scales in more detail and to view other benefits of working in the NHS, please visit the Agenda for Change website for further details.
5. New employees to the ICB will be subject to a probationary period of six months (some exemptions apply, please refer to the ICBs policy for full details).
We encourage and support our staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as this remains the best way to protect ourselves, our families, our colleagues, and patients from the virus.
We recognise that some candidates for accessibility reasons may use software to support their application. At our Organisation, our selection process ensures we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We monitor applications and remain alert to misuse that misrepresents abilities including the inappropriate use of AI.
Person specification
Qualifications and experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Degree or equivalent experience in digital, informatics, transformation, or related fields.
- Experience leading digital improvement or enablement activities.
- Experience implementing automation, AI tools, workflows, or process redesign.
- Experience of managing digital suppliers.
Skills and abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to identify opportunities to automate manual tasks.
- Strong communication skills to support staff through change.
- Ability to lead digital adoption and cultural transformation.
- Capable of analysing processes and productivity data.
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding of AI tools, automation platforms, and modern collaboration technologies.
- Knowledge of digital skills frameworks and organisational development approaches.
- Awareness of IG, data standards, digital risk and safe use of AI.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical issues to non specialists.
- Able to build trust and engage staff at all levels.
- Innovative, curious, and user focused.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to interpret usage data, productivity insights, and technical information.
- Ability to assess digital risks, benefits, and impact.
- Ability to resolve complex or ambiguous problems in partnership with teams.
IT and digital literacy
Meini prawf hanfodol
- High level of digital proficiency with collaboration platforms, analytics tools, and automation technologies.
- Understanding of digital architecture, interoperability and workflow automation principles.
- Experience with low code automation, prompts, or AI assisted tools
Documents
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Andy Eyles
- Teitl y swydd
- Director of Digital and Intelligence
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
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