GPIT Manager

Job summary

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is seeking an experienced GPIT Manager to lead the operational delivery of digital and IT services supporting primary care across Leeds. You will ensure that networking, hardware, software and data storage services are robust, accessible and cyber secure, while managing internal teams and external IT providers.

You will oversee service performance, budgets, contracts and delivery against agreed service levels and key performance indicators. Working closely with GP practices, ICB colleagues and partner organisations, you will lead IT projects, develop service improvements and translate complex requirements into effective, value for money solutions.

The successful candidate will bring senior IT leadership, programme and project management, analytical, financial and people management experience. You will be an excellent communicator, able to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders and provide specialist advice within a complex environment.

Main duties of the job

As GPIT Manager you will lead the delivery, performance and continuous improvement of digital and IT services that support GP practices across Leeds. The role is responsible for ensuring that IT infrastructure, systems and services are reliable, secure, accessible and aligned to the needs of primary care.Working with GP practices, ICB colleagues, suppliers and partner organisations, the postholder will oversee service contracts, monitor performance against agreed standards, manage budgets and ensure value for money. They will coordinate and deliver a range of digital projects, from system upgrades and service improvements to the implementation of new technologies and business change initiatives.The postholder will provide specialist digital and IT expertise, support the development of business cases and technical specifications, and act as a key point of contact for operational GPIT matters. They will also lead and develop a team, work closely with stakeholders to understand and respond to requirements, and help shape the future digital transformation of primary care services across Leeds.

About us

NHS West Yorkshire ICB is the regional NHS body that plans, funds and coordinates health and care services across West Yorkshire. It brings together NHS organisations, councils and voluntary sector partners to improve population health, tackle inequalities, manage system performance and support local place based partnerships in Bradford District and Craven, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

66,582 to 70,896 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

D9475-ICB-677

Job locations

NHS West Yorkshire ICB

Scorex House West

1 Bolton Road

BRADFORD

West Yorkshire

BD1 4AS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the main duties and repsonsibilities of the role, please refer to the atatched job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the main duties and repsonsibilities of the role, please refer to the atatched job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in programme and project management
• Experienced in data analysis and reporting functions, acquired through a combination of in-depth experience
• and/or post-graduate/post-registration study.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and continued commitment to improve skills and ability in existing and new areas of work.
• Prior experience of working within a senior IT role
• Prior experience of leading and managing staff
• Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with external agencies/stakeholder
• Experience of using performance management/improvement systems
• Experience and understanding of information governance aspects of IT.
• Experience of working across and within a multi-agency arena
• Evidence of client facing experience
• Evidence of significant personal development professionally and managerially
• Experience of delivering leadership qualities and meeting individuals needs in the work environment.
• Experience of positive team working and dealing with conflicts and challenging workforce issues in an equitable,
• methodical, and appropriate manner
• Highly developed experience and special knowledge pertinent to the Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibilities

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Understanding and knowledge of the workings of the NHS, the challenges it faces and of the reform agenda.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through masters degree or equivalent level, management qualification or equivalent experience in related field.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in programme and project management
• Experienced in data analysis and reporting functions, acquired through a combination of in-depth experience
• and/or post-graduate/post-registration study.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and continued commitment to improve skills and ability in existing and new areas of work.
• Prior experience of working within a senior IT role
• Prior experience of leading and managing staff
• Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with external agencies/stakeholder
• Experience of using performance management/improvement systems
• Experience and understanding of information governance aspects of IT.
• Experience of working across and within a multi-agency arena
• Evidence of client facing experience
• Evidence of significant personal development professionally and managerially
• Experience of delivering leadership qualities and meeting individuals needs in the work environment.
• Experience of positive team working and dealing with conflicts and challenging workforce issues in an equitable,
• methodical, and appropriate manner
• Highly developed experience and special knowledge pertinent to the Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibilities

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Understanding and knowledge of the workings of the NHS, the challenges it faces and of the reform agenda.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through masters degree or equivalent level, management qualification or equivalent experience in related field.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

NHS West Yorkshire ICB

Scorex House West

1 Bolton Road

BRADFORD

West Yorkshire

BD1 4AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Employer details

Employer name

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

NHS West Yorkshire ICB

Scorex House West

1 Bolton Road

BRADFORD

West Yorkshire

BD1 4AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website