Associate Director - Data Enablement (NHS Healthcare)

This is a senior leadership position combining strategic data consultancy with deep NHS domain expertise. You\'ll shape high-value data strategies and solutions for NHS clients, acting as both a trusted advisor and delivery lead. The role requires someone who can operate at CXO level, steering clients through complex data transformations while galvanising internal teams to deliver exceptional outcomes. Engagements typically start with discovery work and evolve into strategic partnerships, with opportunities to grow Intuita\'s healthcare capabilities and market presence.

Key areas & remits you\'ll cover in this role are

Lead NHS Discovery Engagements

  • Own end-to-end delivery of client Discoveries (typically 2-8 weeks) - a key go-to-market product assessing data maturity in NHS Trusts and translating findings into strategic delivery options
  • Act as team lead in these short, sharp engagements, setting priorities and leading client interactions while leveraging technical expertise to produce compelling narratives
  • Apply deep understanding of NHS data requirements (statutory and non-statutory) including RTT, Waitlists, CDS, Operational and Statutory Reporting
  • Own final output quality and client presentation, converting discoveries into longer-term engagements
  • Develop templates and methodologies to scale this capability across the business

Shape Data Strategy with NHS Context

  • Translate NHS business challenges into data opportunities, with sharp focus on clinical, operational, workforce, and financial outcomes
  • Develop credible, deliverable solution roadmaps that address both defensive goals (reduce cost, risk) and offensive opportunities (improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency)
  • Help NHS clients think holistically about their data journey, from immediate pain points (e.g., EPR implementation, BI transformation) to longer-term strategic capability
  • Leverage understanding of value derivable from EPRs and various NHS data domains
  • Build formal and informal relationships with NHS stakeholders, understanding their unique challenges and regulatory environment

Client Leadership & Interim Advisory

  • Take on Client Lead role for small to medium NHS clients, acting as the bridge between client and delivery team
  • Capable of stepping into interim leadership roles (Director or Head of) within NHS Trusts
  • Advise client CXOs, speaking their language and applying relevant industry domain knowledge
  • Evolve relationships from pre-sales and discovery through to delivery and ongoing partnership

Commercial Development & Growth

  • Support growth activities through pre-sales and account expansion within NHS sector
  • Generate opportunities with new NHS clients, leveraging existing network
  • Represent Intuita at relevant events (e.g., Women in Data, NHS conferences)
  • Identify new opportunities within existing accounts
  • Enable healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities (role partially non-chargeable to support pre-sales)

Value Communication & Client Success

  • Own how we communicate value to NHS clients during and post-delivery
  • Demonstrate tangible outcomes and enhance value perception
  • Articulate impact in terms relevant to NHS priorities and performance frameworks

Team Leadership & Development

  • Play a lead role in the Data Enablement team, driving collective success
  • Line management responsibility for team members
  • Develop holistic approach to learning and development, building team capability in NHS domain
  • Provide mentoring and career guidance across our teams

A bit about you: We have strong ethos of accountability, quality and integrity at Intuita and like to work with people who believe in this too. We highly value collaboration and teamwork, working together to solve problems but always having fun along the way. We want you to bring your own personality and approach to the role, but to truly succeed and flourish you\'ll also need:

Essentials for Selection

  • c.15+ years in related data/BI roles within NHS or healthcare
  • Former senior position in large, complex NHS Trust, such as Director of BI / Analytics / Information / Data; Head of BI / Analytics / Information / Data
  • Proven track record delivering complex NHS data projects, particularly: BI workstreams in EPR implementations; BI transformations in NHS settings; Integration of Operational, Clinical, Workforce, and Finance data

Technical & Domain Expertise

  • Deep understanding of NHS data requirements, challenges, and regulatory landscape
  • Hands‑on experience with RTT, Waitlists, CDS, Operational and Statutory Reporting
  • Strong grasp of value extraction from EPRs and various NHS data sources
  • Ability to assess data maturity and design pragmatic transformation roadmaps

Strategic & Commercial Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to operate at strategic level, advising CXOs
  • Experience generating new business and building networks within consultancy environment
  • Capability to translate technical solutions into business value
  • Track record of converting discovery work into sustained client partnerships

Leadership & Interpersonal

  • Proven team leadership and mentoring capability
  • Strong network within NHS BI/analytics community (highly beneficial)
  • Excellent client relationship building skills
  • Able to speak the language of both technical teams and executive stakeholders
  • Confident representing the company at external events

We\'re on the hunt for an Associate Director with a passion for driving successful delivery of complex data projects. If you have a clear and unbridled passion for data and tech, for getting the job done and thrive on tackling exciting challenges in the world of data and technology, then this may well be the role for you.

The Team: Intuita – a fast‑growing consultancy that\'s making waves in both the consultancy and technology space. With our ambitious goals for future growth as we join forces with FSP Consulting for 2026, we are looking for talented individuals to complement the team of experts we already have working across our business, becoming a pivotal part of our journey, to not just meet but continuously exceed our client expectations!

What Sets This Role Apart?

This position uniquely combines strategic consultancy with NHS domain mastery. You\'ll work at the intersection of data strategy and healthcare delivery, helping NHS organisations unlock value from their data assets while navigating the complexities of the NHS environment. The role offers significant autonomy, client‑facing leadership, and the opportunity to shape both client success and Intuita\'s growing presence within the NHS sector.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: in the region of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, DOE to be discussed in person. (Really) flexible and remote working – we don\'t mind when, where or how you work; you are trusted to work in the way that suits you best.

Benefits include:

  • Genuine care and support for your health and wellbeing – free therapy sessions, financial education, birthday treats and much more.
  • Incredible training and learning opportunities – you\'ll be surrounded by the best in the business and encouraged to keep growing.
  • Freedom and empowerment to own problems and explore new ideas – we allow our consultants to actually be consultants, not just bodies.
  • A supportive, friendly team – we work hard and enjoy spending time together, whether it\'s in‑person at socials or via silly Slack conversations.
  • Dog‑friendly offices – we\'re a team of dog lovers, so we\'ve made our offices dog friendly!
  • An enhanced benefits package – outlined here
#J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 80000 - 110000 per year Experience: 5 years required
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