Deputy Director of Performance, Planning and Insights

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation TrustAll potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.Deputy Director of Performance, Planning and InsightsThe closing date is 09 December 2025We are seeking a Deputy Director of Performance, Planning and Insights at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within our Transformation, Improvement and Productivity directorate.The Deputy Director of Performance, Planning and Insights is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for driving the Trust's strategic vision through the integration and optimisation of performance management, business planning, improvement, intelligence, and project management functions.Shortlisting: 10th December 2025Interviews: 18th December 2025Main duties of the jobAs a key member of the Transformation, Improvement and Productivity (TIP) directorate's senior leadership team, you will ensure the organisation operates as a high-performing, learning, and data-led organisation. You will work in close partnership with the Executive Director to embed planning, assurance, and transformation systems that align with the Trust's Better Lives, Together Strategy and respond effectively to the evolving healthcare landscape.Leading and working with a senior team of functional experts across Business Intelligence, Project Management Office, Improvement & Innovation, Business Support, and Business Development, you will foster a high-performance culture underpinned by the Care Trust Way principles—delivering inclusive, co-produced, person-centred and sustainable approaches.This role demands both operational excellence and strategic foresight, ensuring the Trust remains agile, accountable, and innovative. Through strong cross‑organisational and system‑level relationships, you will position the Trust to meet current challenges whilst anticipating and shaping future opportunities.You will be instrumental in embedding a culture of data maturity, continuous learning, and system leadership—ensuring every level of the organisation uses data and insights to deliver compassionate care, drive sustainable change, and improve outcomes for service users, carers and staff.About usEverything we do is underpinned by our core values:We Care – We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen – We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver – We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.Job responsibilitiesPlease read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.Right to Work in the UKRight to Work in the UKApplicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. xpwpeyx Person SpecificationQualificationsMaster's degree or equivalent senior-level experienceRecognised management or leadership qualification or equivalent experienceMaster's degree or equivalent senior-level experienceProject/programme management certification (PRINCE2, MSP) or equivalent experienceEvidence of continuous professional development in NHS performance frameworksClinical or healthcare professional backgroundExperienceSubstantial senior leadership experience in a complex healthcare or comparable organisationProven track record leading strategic business functionsProven track record managing performance against national frameworks or equivalent regulatory frameworksDemonstrable experience managing and developing senior leadership teamsTrack record of developing and implementing integrated performance management systemsSuccess in delivering large-scale service transformation programmesExperience working with complex governance and assurance structuresTrack record of developing and implementing corporate strategiesProject/programme management certification (PRINCE2, MSP) or equivalent experienceEvidence of continuous professional development in NHS performance frameworksClinical or healthcare professional backgroundKnowledge and skillsComprehensive understanding of NHS performance and planning frameworksExpert knowledge of improvement methodologies and business intelligence approachesStrong strategic thinking and political awarenessExceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skillsThorough understanding of governance, risk, and assurance frameworksExperience managing digital, data, or transformation portfoliosExcellent written, verbal and presentational skillsUnderstanding of integrated care systemsKnowledge and experience of Electronic Patient records e.g. Systm1Knowledge of digital maturity frameworksUnderstanding of population health management and health inequalitiesKnowledge of NHS finance regime including payment systems and efficiency requirementsFamiliarity with improvement methodologies including NHS IMPACTPopulation health analytics and predictive modelling expertiseExperience with national programmes (GIRFT, Model Hospital, NHS IMPACT)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust#J-18808-Ljbffr