Senior Data and Analytics Manager
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University Of Leeds (Medicine) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MHNCC1691 |
Summary
Do you want to be part of a national network supporting the delivery of health and care research across England? Do you have experience in managing the provision of high quality data, analysis and intelligence to support strategic decision making? Do you have the skills to lead a team of data professionals to deliver an outstanding service?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the operational delivery of the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) Data and Analytics function and manage the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDNCC) Data and Analytics team. The function is crucial in underpinning other services and functions that support the strategic commitments of the RDN, and also provides innovative and forward-thinking solutions to the use of data to support high quality research.
You will proactively develop a profile within the RDNCC and work collaboratively with individuals and groups both across the RDN and the University of Leeds, and with external stakeholders in a host of settings. Working with your Director and Head of function, you will support the delivery of the organisation-wide shift in ways of working and culture that is required to ensure the network functions as a single organisation with a shared purpose and vision across England, as well as supporting colleagues and managing the team through the period of transformation and beyond.
You will have experience of managing the development, ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of reports and data visualisations which support business decision making and the achievement of organisational goals, and data management using data architecture and data governance methodologies, including management of data staging environments and data services (data dictionary, metadata management).
You may also have knowledge of the health research data landscape, an understanding of Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHS E) digital strategies, and a passion for using digital and data driven approaches to drive improvement.
This role will be based in the RDNCC office on Queen Street, Leeds. We work in a hybrid way with an expectation that all RDNCC staff spend at least 40% of their time in the office. We are also open to discussing other flexible working arrangements.
What we offer in return
● 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
● Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
● Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
● Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
● All Faculty of Medicine and Health staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your line manager about how you can utilise these.
● Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
If you are looking for a role that will play a key role in the delivery of high quality health and care research and ultimately improve the health and wealth of the nation, and to work alongside enthusiastic and supportive colleagues across the research system, apply today.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Mr. Alex Barnard, Head of Data and Analytics
Email: a.g.barnard@leeds.ac.uk
Application process
As part of the RDNCC’s commitment to inclusion and equity of opportunity, our shortlisting stage is undertaken with names removed from job applications. Please do not include identifiable information in uploaded documents, file names or free text fields (e.g., names, photos, contact details) other than those specifically requested in the personal details section of the application form.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the operational delivery of the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) Data and Analytics function and manage the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDNCC) Data and Analytics team. The function is crucial in underpinning other services and functions that support the strategic commitments of the RDN, and also provides innovative and forward-thinking solutions to the use of data to support high quality research.
You will proactively develop a profile within the RDNCC and work collaboratively with individuals and groups both across the RDN and the University of Leeds, and with external stakeholders in a host of settings. Working with your Director and Head of function, you will support the delivery of the organisation-wide shift in ways of working and culture that is required to ensure the network functions as a single organisation with a shared purpose and vision across England, as well as supporting colleagues and managing the team through the period of transformation and beyond.
You will have experience of managing the development, ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of reports and data visualisations which support business decision making and the achievement of organisational goals, and data management using data architecture and data governance methodologies, including management of data staging environments and data services (data dictionary, metadata management).
You may also have knowledge of the health research data landscape, an understanding of Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHS E) digital strategies, and a passion for using digital and data driven approaches to drive improvement.
This role will be based in the RDNCC office on Queen Street, Leeds. We work in a hybrid way with an expectation that all RDNCC staff spend at least 40% of their time in the office. We are also open to discussing other flexible working arrangements.
What we offer in return
● 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
● Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
● Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
● Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
● All Faculty of Medicine and Health staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your line manager about how you can utilise these.
● Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
If you are looking for a role that will play a key role in the delivery of high quality health and care research and ultimately improve the health and wealth of the nation, and to work alongside enthusiastic and supportive colleagues across the research system, apply today.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Mr. Alex Barnard, Head of Data and Analytics
Email: a.g.barnard@leeds.ac.uk
Application process
As part of the RDNCC’s commitment to inclusion and equity of opportunity, our shortlisting stage is undertaken with names removed from job applications. Please do not include identifiable information in uploaded documents, file names or free text fields (e.g., names, photos, contact details) other than those specifically requested in the personal details section of the application form.