Data Analyst
Job summary
Do you want to do meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to society? Our main purpose here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is to improve health and wellbeing by putting science and evidence at the heart of health and care decision making. As an organisation we all collaborate to achieve this same goal through empowering our workforce to do great things!
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility
Main duties of the job
The Data Analyst will play a key role in supporting the team's data management needs, focusing on the extraction, cleaning, quality assurance, and reporting of data to enable effective decision-making and operational delivery. The post-holder will work closely with colleagues across the BMU and wider organisation to ensure data is accurate, accessible, and presented in a clear and actionable format.
Key duties include:
- Extract, clean, and quality assure data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Develop, maintain, and update databases, spreadsheets, and records systems, primarily using Excel and Power BI.
- Prepare, analyse, and present regular and ad hoc reports for internal and external audiences, including dashboards and visualisations in Power BI.
- Support the team in the migration and standardisation of data, including preparation for system transitions (e.g., from Excel to project management tools).
- Assist in the development and documentation of standard operating procedures for data handling and reporting.
To do this, you'll need:
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data manipulation and analysis.
- Experience with Power BI for data visualisation and reporting.
- Ability to extract, clean, and quality assure data from multiple sources
About us
The Business Management Unit (BMU) supports the Medicines Evaluation Directorate in delivering guidance to the NHS and patients by overseeing and managing data, information, processes, business operations, and stakeholder relationships.
We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer:
- Generous NHS Pension - Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK
- Flexible working - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times
- Exclusive discounts - Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light CardTime to recharge - Start with 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Inclusive staff networks - Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud - we celebrate diversity
- Tailored development - Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities
If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Important - Due to NICEs use of anonymised recruitment practices we ask all candidates not to include any personal details within their application. Please ensure you provide sufficient detail in the supporting information section to allow our team to make an informed judgement about your suitability for this role at this stage. CVs will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Please note that applications may be rejected or subject to disciplinary action if evidence of plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as your own.
Please contact resourcing@nice.org.uk if you wish to discuss any additional needs or reasonable adjustments which may support you with your application and/or at interview.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., data management, business administration, information systems).
Experience
- Experience developing and maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and reporting systems.
Experience
- Experience preparing and presenting reports and dashboards for varied audiences.
Skills/Knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data manipulation and analysis.
Skills/Knowledge
- Experience with Power BI for data visualisation and reporting.
Skills/Knowledge
- Ability to extract, clean, and quality assure data from multiple sources.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Address
3rd Floor, 3 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nice.org.uk/