Head of Emerging Technology

We’re Hiring: Head of Emerging Technology – Band 8b Location: South London Sector: NHS / Healthcare Digital Transformation Contract: 4 months Rate: £43.00 per hour Part time 03 days per week IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Engagement Type: Direct Engagement We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Emerging Technology to support a leading NHS healthcare organisation with its digital innovation and transformation agenda. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior digital leader with strong experience in AI, emerging technologies, digital transformation, innovation portfolio management, stakeholder engagement and healthcare technology adoption. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving forward digital innovation across the organisation, supporting the move towards modern, data-led and technology-enabled healthcare services. Key experience required: ✅ Senior leadership experience in digital transformation, healthcare innovation or emerging technology ✅ Strong understanding of AI, advanced analytics, digital health and innovation delivery ✅ Experience managing digital innovation portfolios from concept to implementation ✅ Ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, clinical teams, technical teams and external partners ✅ Experience preparing business cases, managing benefits realisation and supporting return on investment ✅ Knowledge of NHS digital priorities, data governance, GDPR, DTAC, cyber security or AI ethics would be highly desirable ✅ Strong communication, influencing and strategic leadership skills This role would suit someone with a background in digital innovation, healthcare technology, AI implementation, transformation programmes, commercial partnerships or NHS digital strategy