Job summary
Join Us as Our Next People Analytics Lead
Are you passionate about using data to make a real difference in the workplace? We're looking for a forward-thinking and collaborative People Analytics Lead to join our People Services team.
Interview date: 31st July 2025
Main duties of the job
This is a key role responsible for driving workforce analytics, supporting strategic workforce planning, and delivering actionable insights that shape the future of our organisation. You will lead a team of analysts and specialists, develop advanced reporting tools and dashboards, and work closely with senior leaders to inform decision-making through data.
Join us in making a difference--apply today!
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of writing reports and briefings at Board level standard
- Experience of writing reports and briefings at Board level standard
- Extensive experience in the use of appropriate software to provide statistical information
- Use of database systems and report-writing tools
- Experience in the production of complex statistical and narrative reports
- Experience of producing dashboards using data visualization tools such as PowerBI or Qliksense
- Experience of confidently handling large, complex datasets and merging into new data structures
- Experience of workforce planning processes and modelling techniques
- Experience of working within a HR function within a complex organisation
- Line management experience
Desirable
- Experience in information analysis in an NHS workforce setting, focusing on workforce metrics, trend identification, and data-driven insights to inform strategic planning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to write reports and briefings to a Board level standard
- Advanced MS Excel and use of analytical techniques (reconciliations, trends, projections)
- Statistical Analysis
- Ability to prioritise competing demands in a pressurised environment
- Advanced level in all MS Office packages
- Ability to translate complex information into easy to comprehend electronic information
- Be able to make sound judgement based on complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options/solutions e.g. technical HRIS issues and workforce data analysis
- To work autonomously and understand when to escalate
- Acts as a specialist in own area of expertise
- Proficient in VBA, SQL, QlikSense, and Power BI. Being able to use the tools confidently and produce quality results
- Able to delegate work, supervise and develop the competence and capability of others
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive information and concepts to individuals and groups and secure an outcome from a range of options
- Ability to explain and articulate complex numerical information to service users
- Able to lead and develop policy and practise re issues of confidentiality and security
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist information analysis / system development knowledge acquired through degree and/or relevant practical experience required
- Specialist knowledge of workforce planning and its practical application across a variety of settings
- Knowledge and understanding of complex workforce modelling and forecasting trends and frameworks
Desirable
- Knowledge of HR and Payroll system modules (HR, Payroll, Recruitment, learning and development, timesheets and expenses e-learning, performance management & self service).
- Understanding of clinical settings and operational practices and pressures
- Knowledge of the NHS and current change management agenda
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent level of experience and academic standard in an analytics related subject
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Strategic Workforce Planning qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of writing reports and briefings at Board level standard
- Experience of writing reports and briefings at Board level standard
- Extensive experience in the use of appropriate software to provide statistical information
- Use of database systems and report-writing tools
- Experience in the production of complex statistical and narrative reports
- Experience of producing dashboards using data visualization tools such as PowerBI or Qliksense
- Experience of confidently handling large, complex datasets and merging into new data structures
- Experience of workforce planning processes and modelling techniques
- Experience of working within a HR function within a complex organisation
- Line management experience
Desirable
- Experience in information analysis in an NHS workforce setting, focusing on workforce metrics, trend identification, and data-driven insights to inform strategic planning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to write reports and briefings to a Board level standard
- Advanced MS Excel and use of analytical techniques (reconciliations, trends, projections)
- Statistical Analysis
- Ability to prioritise competing demands in a pressurised environment
- Advanced level in all MS Office packages
- Ability to translate complex information into easy to comprehend electronic information
- Be able to make sound judgement based on complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options/solutions e.g. technical HRIS issues and workforce data analysis
- To work autonomously and understand when to escalate
- Acts as a specialist in own area of expertise
- Proficient in VBA, SQL, QlikSense, and Power BI. Being able to use the tools confidently and produce quality results
- Able to delegate work, supervise and develop the competence and capability of others
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive information and concepts to individuals and groups and secure an outcome from a range of options
- Ability to explain and articulate complex numerical information to service users
- Able to lead and develop policy and practise re issues of confidentiality and security
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist information analysis / system development knowledge acquired through degree and/or relevant practical experience required
- Specialist knowledge of workforce planning and its practical application across a variety of settings
- Knowledge and understanding of complex workforce modelling and forecasting trends and frameworks
Desirable
- Knowledge of HR and Payroll system modules (HR, Payroll, Recruitment, learning and development, timesheets and expenses e-learning, performance management & self service).
- Understanding of clinical settings and operational practices and pressures
- Knowledge of the NHS and current change management agenda
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent level of experience and academic standard in an analytics related subject
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Strategic Workforce Planning qualification
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
