Senior Data and Analytics Manager – University of Leeds

Do you want to be part of a national network supporting the delivery of health and care research across England? Do you have experience in managing the provision of high quality data, analysis and intelligence to support strategic decision making? Do you have the skills to lead a team of data professionals to deliver an outstanding service?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the operational delivery of the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) Data and Analytics function and manage the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDNCC) Data and Analytics team. The function underpins other services and supports the strategic commitments of the RDN, providing innovative and forward-thinking solutions to the use of data to support high quality research.

You will proactively develop a profile within the RDNCC and work collaboratively with individuals and groups across the RDN and the University of Leeds, and with external stakeholders in a range of settings. Working with your Director and Head of function, you will support the delivery of the organisation-wide shift in ways of working and culture to ensure the network functions as a single organisation with a shared purpose and vision across England, and support colleagues and the team through transformation and beyond.

You will have experience of managing the development, ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of reports and data visualisations which support business decision making and the achievement of organisational goals, and data management using data architecture and data governance methodologies, including management of data staging environments and data services (data dictionary, metadata management).

You may also have knowledge of the health research data landscape, an understanding of Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHS E) digital strategies, and a passion for using digital and data driven approaches to drive improvement.

This role is based in the RDNCC office on Queen Street, Leeds. We work in a hybrid way with an expectation that all RDNCC staff spend at least 40% of their time in the office. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of the NIHR RDN Data and Analytics function and manage the Data and Analytics team.
• Develop and maintain reports and data visualisations to support strategic decision making.
• Apply data architecture and data governance methodologies, including management of data staging environments and data services (data dictionary, metadata management).
• Collaborate across the RDN, the University of Leeds, and external stakeholders to support the network’s strategic objectives.
• Support the organisation-wide shift in ways of working and culture to function as a single organisation with a shared purpose and vision.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing, maintaining and continuously improving reports and data visualisations that support business decisions and organisational goals.
• Experience with data management using data architecture and data governance methodologies; including data staging environments and data services.
• Knowledge of the health research data landscape and understanding of DHSC/NHS England digital strategies (desirable).
• Ability to lead a team of data professionals and manage stakeholder relationships across internal and external partners.

What we offer

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – about 42 days a year
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted staff membership options at The Edge, the campus gym, with facilities including pool and sports halls
• Personal Development: access to courses via Organisational Development & Professional Learning
• Staff development entitlement for Faculty of Medicine and Health (ten days per year, pro rata)
• On-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes

If you are looking for a role that will play a key part in delivering high quality health and care research and improving health and wealth of the nation, apply today. For questions, contact: Mr. Alex Barnard, Head of Data and Analytics (a.g.barnard@leeds.ac.uk).

Application process

As part of the RDNCC’s commitment to inclusion and equity of opportunity, shortlisting is undertaken with names removed from applications. Please do not include identifiable information in uploaded documents or free text fields unless requested in the application form.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Mr. Alex Barnard, Head of Data and Analytics
Email: a.g.barnard@leeds.ac.uk