Analytics Engineer
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, MK42 9DJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9418-26-0266 |
Summary
Staff Management, Support and Development Act as a knowledgeable point of contact for analytical queries, escalating highly complex or strategic issues to senior colleagues as appropriate. Contribute to project work and agreed assignments, managing own workload effectively and supporting delivery within agreed timescales and quality standards. Adhere to internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation standards to ensure consistency, governance and auditability across the Analytics Engineering team. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in line with Trust values. Foster a supportive, fair, and open culture that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development. Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and commitment to high-quality analytical practice in all aspects of work. Financial Management EnsureTrust resources are used appropriately and effectively Analysis and Judgement Analyse and interpret complex datasets to identify trends and risks, presenting findings through automated reports and dashboards to support operational decision-making. Contribute to project work within the team, supporting delivery across different data systems and managing own workload across multiple assignments. Work on own initiative to meet deadlines, prioritising competing demands and escalating issues where appropriate. Exercise judgement when interpreting data, selecting appropriate methodologies and analytical approaches within agreed frameworks and guidance. Undertake quality assurance checks on reports, dashboards and scripts to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability of outputs. Investigate data quality issues, identifying root causes and working with relevant teams to support corrective action. Contribute to the development and improvement of reporting processes to meet internal and external Data Assurance and Information Governance requirements. Support the enhancement of existing analysis and reporting streams, identifying opportunities for improvement and automation. Leadership Represent Analytics Engineering at meetings as required, presenting analytical findings clearly and professionally, escalating strategic or high-risk matters to senior colleagues where appropriate. Contribute to meetings with shareholders, supporting discussions, clarifying reporting requirements and agreeing actions relevant to own areas of work. Demonstrate initiative and autonomy in managing allocated assignments and projects, working within agreed objectives and professional boundaries. Prioritise own workload effectively, balancing competing demands and seeking guidance where necessary to ensure delivery against team and service objectives. Manage own work to meet tight and sometimes changing deadlines, ensuring outputs are completed to a high standard and any risks to delivery are communicated in a timely manner. Provide cross-cover for colleagues during periods of reduced capacity (e.g. annual leave or sickness), as appropriate to the role and grade, under the direction of the Analytics Engineering Manager. Communication and Relationships(Internal/External) Develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues across Performance & Information, Digital Services and operational teams. Contribute to meetings and working groups as required, providing analytical input and supporting the delivery of team objectives. Present analytical information to clinical, operational and managerial audiences in a clear and accessible manner, adapting communication style to suit different stakeholders. Explain technical concepts, data definitions, assumptions and limitations to non-technical stakeholders to support understanding and appropriate use of reports and dashboards. Escalate significant risks, issues or conflicting priorities to senior colleagues in a timely manner. Promote a professional, open and collaborative approach in all communications within the team and across the wider Trust. GovernanceandData Assurance Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure adherence to established governance arrangements, performance management processes and data standards within the team and wider Trust. Support the appropriate handling of incidents, data breaches or complaints in line with Trust policies, contributing to reviews and implementing agreed actions to improve processes and prevent recurrence. Develop, maintain and document appropriate plans for reports, dashboards and data extracts, ensuring outputs are validated, auditable and fit for purpose both at implementation and through periodic review. Monitor data outputs for accuracy and consistency, identifying anomalies and escalating concerns in a timely manner. Ensure all work complies with Information Governance requirements, Data Protection legislation and Trust policies, including when working remotely. Follow Trust Health & Safety policies and safe remote working practices as applicable. Personal/Professional Development Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of organisational pathways, goals, and constraints, keeping up to date with NHS Data Dictionary definitions, national and local reporting requirements to assist with data needs. Take responsibility for own professional development through agreed action plans with the line manager and by fostering a culture of life-long learning and skills development. Contribute to improvements in information provision to ensure compliance with national guidelines and to meet the needs of the Trust. Responsible for redeveloping and improving current processes to ensure maximum income, data quality and reducing timescales for data production. Identify opportunities to improve existing reporting processes to enhance data quality, efficiency and timeliness of production. Contribute analytical insight to support service planning and performance improvement initiatives within the Trust. Participate in mandatory training and actively engage in learning opportunities to maintain and develop professional competence. Keep informed of relevant developments in reporting tools, system design and application development, applying learning appropriately within scope of the role.