Head of Workforce Intelligence, Systems, Planning & Analysis (WISPA)

Overview
Band: NHS AfC: Band 8bLocation: New Mill / Agile WorkingHours: 37.5 per weekService Area: People Matters DirectorateAccountable to: Deputy Chief People OfficerAre you a data wizard with a knack for turning spreadsheets into strategy? Do you dream in dashboards and speak fluent ESR, Oracle, and e-Rostering? If so, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has just the role for you!We’re on the lookout for a dynamic, forward-thinking
Head of Workforce Intelligence, Systems, Planning and Analysis (WISPA)
— yes, it’s a mouthful, but we promise the job is even more exciting than the title.Closing Date:
5 October 2025Interview Date:
20 October 2025For informal enquiries, contact:
Michelle Holland, Deputy CPO by emailing - michelle.holland@bdct.nhs.ukWhat You’ll Do
Lead the charge in transforming workforce data into meaningful insights (and maybe even a few “aha!” moments).Spearhead the Trust-wide rollout of e-Rostering — because who doesn’t love a good rota?Build strategic workforce plans that make future-proofing look easy.Collaborate with senior leaders to make data-driven decisions that actually stick.Keep our systems running smoother than a freshly brewed Yorkshire tea.Who You Are
A compassionate leader who listens, cares, and delivers — just like our Trust values.A master of workforce systems, analytics, and planning (with a sense of humour to match).Someone who can juggle complex data, lead change, and still remember where they left their coffee.A team player who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional spreadsheet showdown.Why BDCFT?
We’re not just a Trust — we’re a community. We believe in belonging, inclusion, and making work feel like a place you want to be. You’ll join a team that’s passionate about people, powered by data, and always up for a challenge (and maybe a biscuit or two).Everything 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 partnersBenefits
We 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.Please note
that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Holland Job title: Deputy Chief People Officer Email address: michelle.holland@bdct.nhs.uk
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