Manager Efficiency and Productivity Insight

The Efficiency and Productivity Insight Team in the NHS England Finance and Planning Directorate is now recruiting for Manager of Efficiency and Productivity Insight (band 8a).

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of work to support the NHS. We:

work closely with government to agree NHS funding;

ensure the NHS lives within its annual budget;

decide how to distribute the funding to the different NHS services and parts of England;

support innovative programmes that improve the care and experience of NHS patients or people using NHS services;

set out the financial and performance priorities the NHS should be delivering each year;

report how much the NHS has spent on providing services each year;

explore how the NHS can make the best use of its money;

look at how spend on building or equipment can improve the care and experience of people using NHS services.

consider how nationally we use these resources to improve healthcare outcomes, reduce inequality, improve health and support the NHS.

As a Manager of Efficiency and Productivity Insight, you will be supporting the monthly reporting of productivity and efficiency savings across different sectors., The team offers high profile, fast-paced projects. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.

Good analytical skills and experience within the NHS sector essential, including experience of using finance, activity and operational data. Accountancy qualification desirable but not essential.

Advanced Excel skills essential, experience of Alteryx, SQL, PowerBI desirable.

Good stakeholder management skills & experience, working with different teams across NHS England including regional colleagues as well the wider NHS e.g. ICBs and Providers.

Experience of collating and examining complex information to create high quality reports, using sound analysis and judgement to diagnose problems/risks and make effective decisions to resolve any issues.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.


• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.


• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care


• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation


• Delivering value for money.