Analytics Manager (Simulation)

As anAnalytics Manager (Simulation) you will work closely with those that commission or sponsor our work and will be responsible for developing detailed analytical proposals that respond to a clients' needs. You will primarily lead and deliver stand-alone simulation-based projects (e.g. Discrete event, system dynamics, agent based etc.). There will also be opportunities to lead and deliver other analytical projects including analytical components of complex mixed methods work programmes. You will be responsible for identifying, and developing opportunities for new business to build the simulation function within the Strategy Unit and ensuring that you and your team have a sufficient pipeline of projects to keep you engaged throughout the year. You will support the development of the use of simulation methods within the wider NHS, through the leading and delivery of an established community of practice, conference presentations and training workshops. We are committed to open-source reproducible analytical pipelines to ensure the methods are shared widely across the NHS, including sharing code and transferring skills to national and local teams. Analytics and modelling sit within our wider organisational structure that also includes:

• Business Management
• Data science
• Evaluation
• Research and policy
  
  The Strategy Unit is seeking an experienced individual to lead our simulation modelling service. This is an area of growth with the Strategy Unit being recognised as a provider of high-quality simulation expertise. We are looking for someone who can continue to develop and expand our work in this area.
You will be a valued member of the team, supporting the development of our services, systems, strategy and reputation for excellence. You will be based within the Analytics and modelling team. We strongly value diversity within our workforce, and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, lived experience, ideas, and culture to the team. This difference brings with it great strengths, including diversity of thought and innovation., The Strategy Unit is a specialist NHS team, hosted by NHS Midlands and Lancashire (ML). We work with NHS and social care organisations, universities, charities, and government organisations to deliver clear thinking and applied analysis that improves decision-making, implementation, and results. Our basic proposition is simple: better evidence, better decisions, better outcomes. The NHS and its partners face significant challenges, so our services are in high demand. The Strategy Unit covers all its costs through project funding which is driven by need and any surplus is recycled for public benefit. We host the NHS-R Community and Health and Care Analytics Conference. For more information about our work including recent and current projects, please visit our website:https://www.strategyunitwm.nhs.uk We are based in central Birmingham but work on projects from across the UK and have a hybrid model of working for team members. This means that, although we sometimes need to come together face-to-face for Strategy Unit and/or client events (either in the office or at other locations nationally), there is otherwise no minimum requirement for working from the office. The office is a resource for collaboration and mutual support; it is not a duty. Where you need to travel for Strategy Unit and/or client events, travelwhich is excess of the home to agreed work base will be reimbursed.