Senior Analytical Lead (Information Analysis Lead Manager)

Within Data and Analytics our vision is to be the leading data services provider for health and social care across England through creating innovative and high-quality data products and services that give our customers the knowledge and capabilities required to deliver the best outcomes for citizens.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior analytical lead to work closely with senior leaders in NHS England, as part of the Top of the Office (TOTO) Analytical PooI.
The post holder will become the deputy to the Assistant Director of Analytics in the TOTO Analytical Pool. The TOTO Analytical Pool sits within Operational Insights, under Data and Analytics. The aim of the TOTO Analytical Pool is to ensure that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) have access to the data, analysis and insights that they need to do their jobs effectively. The team is responsive, working across a wide range of programme areas and priorities to provide high-quality analytical support to TOTO. In this role you will be working at the centre of decision making., The role is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, skilled and capable analyst to have exposure to TOTO. It will be a stimulating, fast-paced environment in which to develop skills managing ad hoc requests whilst delivering medium term projects.
As an analyst within the TOTO Analytical Pool, you will be expected to:
Deliver analyses and insights that support TOTO to be able to do their jobs effectively.
Manage the development of analytical products, dashboards and other bespoke tools for TOTO.
Manage the TOTO Analytical Pool, supporting their learning and development.
Build and manage collaborative relationships across the health system, including internal and external policy and analytical teams.
Lead the example of best practice with respect to analytical use of the Federated Data Platform.
Please review the job description and assignment brief, This advert has attached Assignment Briefs/ information relating to roles currently vacant. However, please be aware that this recruitment may also be used to fill other positions that become vacant after the time of advert, for which Assignment Briefs or team information are not available. This will be limited to roles where the competencies to be assessed and requirements for the role are appropriately similar.
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We're passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
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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.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band., NHS England

NHS AfC: Band 8c
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive - and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.