NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Senior Analyst

The closing date is 01 April 2026

Job summary

Join NICE as a Senior Analyst to support guidance and evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for transforming the work of NICE!

Do you have a passion for innovation and transformation? NICE is seeking a Senior Analyst to drive forward our organisational evolution by harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for the core functions of NICE. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping NICE's future, ensuring we maximise AI's capabilities to enhance our ways of working, improve efficiencies, and support evidence-based decision-making.

In this role, you will support strategic initiatives that integrate AI into NICE's processes, working collaboratively across teams to identify and capitalise on opportunities for transformation. The ideal candidate will have a strong grounding in research methods as well as the ability to support evaluations or pilots of artificial intelligence tools. If you thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment and are ready to shape the future of NICE, we would love to hear from you.

This role can be based in either our Manchester or London office.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Analysts within our team are responsible for a range of activities, including:

  • Supporting evaluations, analysing data and disseminating findings in collaboration with partners in the UK and internationally.
  • Supporting development and writing of new guidance for AI and real-world methods.
  • Working with colleagues across NICE to identify and prioritise areas where methodological research is needed.
  • Working with colleagues across NICE to encourage the implementation and adoption of research or evaluation findings in NICE's methods and processes.
  • Developing applications for research funding in collaboration with partners in the UK and internationally.
  • Engaging with stakeholders and partner organisations.

The team adopts a flexible approach, meaning that the post holder will work on multiple projects and activities at any one time and that specific tasks assigned to the post-holder may change in response to business needs.

About us

The Science Evidence and Analytics (SEA) Directorate is responsible for ensuring that NICE uses the best available evidence in its guidance to support decision makers across health and care. The Real-world Evidence Methods team provides leadership in real-world evidence to ensure NICE uses the best and most appropriate evidence in supporting its guidance and products.

Recently, the team has led on developing NICE's Statement of Intent for artificial intelligence which sets out NICE's intention to develop our approach to: 1) providing guidance for technology developers on best practice for artificial intelligence (AI)-based methods to support the evidence generation for their technologies; 2) evaluating AI-based technologies for use in the NHS; 3) and exploring the use of AI-based tools in our own internal processes.

NICE benefits include:

  • 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 Card.
  • Time 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 more - we celebrate diversity.

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, plus HCAS if applicable

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

907-850

Job locations

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Were committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If youre excited about this role but dont meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows that people from under represented backgrounds often do not apply for opportunities unless they meet all the criteria. If you think you could be a great fit, wed love to hear from you. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If youre excited about this role but dont meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows that people from under represented backgrounds often do not apply for opportunities unless they meet all the criteria. If you think you could be a great fit, wed love to hear from you. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree (or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and training/development) in one of more of the following fields: health economics, health outcomes research, medical statistics, epidemiology, software evaluation or another relevant health-related discipline.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a research setting and of developing, conducting and project-managing multiple research projects across a wide range of topics

Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of research methodology, including primary and secondary research techniques, and health technology assessment or guideline development

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to identify priorities, develop projects and work with external researchers and stakeholders to ensure the outputs meet a high standard

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence methods as applied to health care research or for evidence generation to support the evaluation of AI-enabled technologies
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree (or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and training/development) in one of more of the following fields: health economics, health outcomes research, medical statistics, epidemiology, software evaluation or another relevant health-related discipline.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a research setting and of developing, conducting and project-managing multiple research projects across a wide range of topics

Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of research methodology, including primary and secondary research techniques, and health technology assessment or guideline development

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to identify priorities, develop projects and work with external researchers and stakeholders to ensure the outputs meet a high standard

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence methods as applied to health care research or for evidence generation to support the evaluation of AI-enabled technologies

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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Address

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


Employer's website

https://www.nice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Address

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


Employer's website

https://www.nice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director

Raphael Sonabend-Friend

raphael.sonabend-friend@nice.org.uk

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, plus HCAS if applicable

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

907-850

Job locations

2nd Floor

2 Redman Place

London

E20 1JQ


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