Intelligence Manager (Data & Analytics)

Overview

In this role you will lead the data and analytics function to enable proactive analysis and modelling for clinical, operational and managerial decision-making. You will oversee one or more programme areas, ensuring data is robust, fit for purpose and up to date, and you will drive high-quality reporting that informs strategy and performance. You will mentor analytical staff and collaborate with cross‑functional partners to deliver scalable intelligence and insights for health service improvement. A strong focus on health inequalities and transformative use of intelligence underpins this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Produce intelligence for performance management, contracting, planning and evaluation across care settings
• Manage analytical resources and oversee a section of the Data & Analytics Department
• Develop data flows and automated visualisations with the data management team
• Utilise national capacity/demand models to inform patient flow and planning
• Lead delivery, quality and continuous improvement of data & analytics
• Support strategy development for BI and outcomes within specialist areas
• Provide analysis and communication of highly complex data to support decision-making
• Lead implementation of business information systems across the organisation
• Represent the team at BI forums and provide training and information
• Manage procurement support for BI/data services and mobilisation of third-party data
• Ensure mandated NHS England reporting is timely and aligned with strategic plans
• Focus on health inequalities in commissioning through data explanations and insights
• Influence senior professionals to make data-driven decisions
• Support innovation and transformation of intelligence use in the health and social care economy
• Deputise for Portfolio Lead and contribute to strategic investment plans in data & analytics
• Provide management to a section of the analytics team and promote innovative working methods
• Propose and interpret policies relevant to the role and guide policy implementation

Key requirements

• Master’s level in information/statistical field or equivalent experience
• Extensive knowledge of health economy and care provision
• Knowledge of flows in secondary, primary, community and mental health care
• Strong statistical/analytical techniques experience
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Power BI, SSRS, Tableau
• Experience with R and Python for statistical analysis

• Negotiation with senior stakeholders on difficult issues
• Strategic thinking and problem anticipation
• Planning across short, medium and long-term horizons
• Power BI
• SSRS
• Tableau

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