NHS Blood and Transplant

Information Manager (Data Engineer)

The closing date is 04 September 2025

Job summary

NHS Blood and transplant is an integral part of the NHS. Operating a network of blood centres across England and North Wales, we collect 2.5million units of blood a year from 2 million volunteer donors. These donations are converted into safe and effective blood components, blood products and tissues for transfusion to patients. You will be joining an organisation with ambitious plans to provide cutting edge digital services and to improve our technology services. Join us and it will be up to you to make accessible management information available to all our directorates by developing systems, managing the production and delivery of ad-hoc performance data, and acting as the ICT directorates expert resource. A team player who can also work independently, you will have excellent communication skills, and a customer-oriented approach.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be creating, developing, implementing, and maintaining NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) Business Intelligence systems and data marts/data warehouses which provide access to information throughout the NHSBT. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing Business Intelligence research and development, ensuring best fit to the IT needs of the NHSBT requirements.
  • Developing and maintaining world-class bespoke decision support, reporting and performance measurement solutions for use in the NHSBT to assist in accomplishing specific tasks for the benefit of the business.
  • Evaluating existing Business Intelligence systems or bespoke solutions from external (3rd party) suppliers, providing expertise and advice in procurement, ensuring best fit to the NHSBT information requirements
  • Assisting the Head of Business Intelligence in formulating the Business Intelligence strategy for the NHSBT.
  • Providing training in Business Intelligence and Reporting to NHSBT staff as necessary.

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

007285

Job locations

NHSBT - Manchester

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


NHSBT - Liverpool

The Estuary Commerce Park

Liverpool

L24 8RB


NHSBT - Tooting

75 Cranmer Terrace

Tooting

SW17 0RB


NHSBT - Birmingham

Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2SG


NHSBT - Newcastle

Holland Drive off Barrack Road

Newcastle

NE2 4NQ


NHSBT - Colindale

Charcot Road

Colindale

NW9 5BG


NHSBT - Barnsley

Dodworth

Barnsley

S75 3FG


NHSBT - Bristol

Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH


NHSBT - Southampton

Coxford Road

Southampton

SO16 5AF


NHSBT - Basildon

Phoenix House

Basildon

SS14 3EZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

Band 7: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum + HCAS where applicable

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎

We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

Band 7: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum + HCAS where applicable

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎

We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in a relevant subject e.g., Computer Science plus substantial practical experience or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science.
  • Extensive training in reporting and ETL tools and methodologies.
  • Extensive training in database technologies, including Oracle and SQL Server.
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of the design, development, management, and maintenance of a variety information system
  • Substantial experience and knowledge of Business Intelligence development and data warehousing methodologies including Microsoft Azure SQL Server, Microsoft Azure Data Factory (ETL), Synapse, Power BI & DAX, Publisher, and Data warehousing/Data mart development.
  • Experience of data mart/data warehouse design, creation and administration.
  • Extensive experience of working with Information Technology including using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of database modelling theory, communications, and messaging technology, IT best practice as stipulated by the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
  • Knowledge of IT legislation such as the Data Protection Act and the Computer Misuse Act.
  • Experience of managing stakeholders and presenting complex information to a large audience.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in a relevant subject e.g., Computer Science plus substantial practical experience or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science.
  • Extensive training in reporting and ETL tools and methodologies.
  • Extensive training in database technologies, including Oracle and SQL Server.
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of the design, development, management, and maintenance of a variety information system
  • Substantial experience and knowledge of Business Intelligence development and data warehousing methodologies including Microsoft Azure SQL Server, Microsoft Azure Data Factory (ETL), Synapse, Power BI & DAX, Publisher, and Data warehousing/Data mart development.
  • Experience of data mart/data warehouse design, creation and administration.
  • Extensive experience of working with Information Technology including using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of database modelling theory, communications, and messaging technology, IT best practice as stipulated by the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
  • Knowledge of IT legislation such as the Data Protection Act and the Computer Misuse Act.
  • Experience of managing stakeholders and presenting complex information to a large audience.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Manchester

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Manchester

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Digital Delivery Manager

Dan Edgar

dan.edgar@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

007285

Job locations

NHSBT - Manchester

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL


NHSBT - Liverpool

The Estuary Commerce Park

Liverpool

L24 8RB


NHSBT - Tooting

75 Cranmer Terrace

Tooting

SW17 0RB


NHSBT - Birmingham

Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2SG


NHSBT - Newcastle

Holland Drive off Barrack Road

Newcastle

NE2 4NQ


NHSBT - Colindale

Charcot Road

Colindale

NW9 5BG


NHSBT - Barnsley

Dodworth

Barnsley

S75 3FG


NHSBT - Bristol

Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH


NHSBT - Southampton

Coxford Road

Southampton

SO16 5AF


NHSBT - Basildon

Phoenix House

Basildon

SS14 3EZ


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