Job summaryNHS
West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is looking for a Lead Data and Insight
Analyst (Band 8a) to provide analytical leadership across major programmes,
shaping insight, guiding analysts and influencing senior decision making.
You'll lead and design innovative analytical tools, build high impact
dashboards, lead complex programme analysis and turn data into clear,
actionable intelligence for partners across the NHS, local authorities and the
wider health and care system. This role suits a confident technical specialist
with strong SQL, Excel and Power BI capability, combined with the ability to
lead, mentor and manage analytical work in a fastmoving, collaborative
environment.Main duties of the jobAs
Lead Data and Insight Analyst, the post holder will design and build advanced
analytical tools, develop highquality dashboards and data products, and
deliver timely, accurate analysis across health and social care to support
strategic and operational priorities. They will lead complex programmewide
analytical work, evaluate the impact of interventions, define and create
impactful metrics and KPIs, model system behaviour, and translate complex
findings into clear, audienceappropriate insights for stakeholders. The role
involves working across NHS, local authorities and thirdsector partners,
shaping data capture methods, advising programme managers, mentoring
colleagues, and driving innovation in analytical approaches to improve services
and reduce health inequalities.About usNHS
West Yorkshire ICB is the regional NHS body that plans, funds and coordinates
health and care services across West Yorkshire. It brings together NHS
organisations, councils and voluntarysector partners to improve population
health, tackle inequalities, manage system performance and support local placebased
partnerships in Bradford District and Craven, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and
Wakefield.DetailsDate posted12 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference numberD9475-ICB-674Job locationsNHS West Yorkshire ICBScorex House West1 Bolton RoadBRADFORDWest YorkshireBD1 4ASUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description document for full list of duties and responsibilities for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description document for full list of duties and responsibilities for this role.Person Specification
Experience
EssentialKnowledge of analytical tools: statistical techniques, forecasting, modelling, simulation and benchmarking. Expert user of SQL, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office programs. Designing, developing and embedding dashboards, scorecards and associated measures, metrics and KPIs in a health and social care setting. Knowledge of NHS systems and data flows.DesirableUnderstanding of the appropriateness of various data presentation / visualisation approaches. Experienced user of data visualisation software e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx. Experience in evaluating services within a health care setting
Skills and Behaviours
EssentialIdentifying and resolving complex data problems. Ability to understand the link between data and system behaviour Analytical and information consultancy. Ability to communicate complex and complicated issues and opportunities to diverse audiences Multi-disciplinary and cross sector team working, team building and leadership. Planning and organisation, prioritisation, strategy management and implementation. Designing and implementing reporting, planning and monitoring information processes and systems. Strong interpersonal and presentational skills Complicated and detailed analytical report writing Accurate data input and manipulation Training and mentoring
Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree level in relevant discipline or equivalent experience Educated to post graduate degree level in relevant discipline or equivalent experience Experience of system working, between organisations / sectors.
Additional Criteria
EssentialA strong commitment to patient care and quality services, improving outcomes, tackling health inequalities, and delivering the best value for money for the taxpayer High level of emotional intelligence Highly resilient with the ability to cope under pressure Team player committed to open collegiate relationships and corporate effectiveness. Integrity and ability to engender trust and respect from colleagues at all levels. Committed to upholding, the NHS principles and values as set out in the NHS Constitution; Demonstrates a commitment to upholding The Nolan Principles of Public Life along with an ability to reflect them in his/her leadership role and the culture of the ICB
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialKnowledge of analytical tools: statistical techniques, forecasting, modelling, simulation and benchmarking. Expert user of SQL, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office programs. Designing, developing and embedding dashboards, scorecards and associated measures, metrics and KPIs in a health and social care setting. Knowledge of NHS systems and data flows.DesirableUnderstanding of the appropriateness of various data presentation / visualisation approaches. Experienced user of data visualisation software e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx. Experience in evaluating services within a health care setting
Skills and Behaviours
EssentialIdentifying and resolving complex data problems. Ability to understand the link between data and system behaviour Analytical and information consultancy. Ability to communicate complex and complicated issues and opportunities to diverse audiences Multi-disciplinary and cross sector team working, team building and leadership. Planning and organisation, prioritisation, strategy management and implementation. Designing and implementing reporting, planning and monitoring information processes and systems. Strong interpersonal and presentational skills Complicated and detailed analytical report writing Accurate data input and manipulation Training and mentoring
Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree level in relevant discipline or equivalent experience Educated to post graduate degree level in relevant discipline or equivalent experience Experience of system working, between organisations / sectors.
Additional Criteria
EssentialA strong commitment to patient care and quality services, improving outcomes, tackling health inequalities, and delivering the best value for money for the taxpayer High level of emotional intelligence Highly resilient with the ability to cope under pressure Team player committed to open collegiate relationships and corporate effectiveness. Integrity and ability to engender trust and respect from colleagues at all levels. Committed to upholding, the NHS principles and values as set out in the NHS Constitution; Demonstrates a commitment to upholding The Nolan Principles of Public Life along with an ability to reflect them in his/her leadership role and the culture of the ICBEmployer detailsEmployer nameNHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care BoardAddressNHS West Yorkshire ICBScorex House West1 Bolton RoadBRADFORDWest YorkshireBD1 4ASUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care BoardAddressNHS West Yorkshire ICBScorex House West1 Bolton RoadBRADFORDWest YorkshireBD1 4ASUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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