Job summary
- Main area
- Commercial
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 990-COM-6710043-E
- Employer
- NHS England
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leeds or London
- Town
- Leeds or London
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum (Exclusive of London Weighting)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/10/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Commercial Data Insight Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
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Job overview
Are you passionate about using data to unlock opportunities and drive improvements in procurement? Do you enjoy working with large datasets, analysing trends, and supporting key decisions?
If you have a background in procurement and are skilled at making sense of complex data, and if you love to solve analytical problems then the Commercial Data Insight Manager role with the NHS Spend Comparison Service within NHS England’s Central Commercial Function could be the perfect fit for you.
As the Commercial Data Insight Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the Commercial Systems, Data and Insight team, focusing on data analysis and helping NHS organisations maximise the value of the Spend Comparison Service. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys problem-solving and contributing to data-driven savings and efficiency improvements.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s driving data-led improvements across NHS procurement. You’ll gain hands-on experience in analysing procurement data and developing case studies that will help NHS organisations optimise their spending and achieve meaningful savings. If you’re excited by the prospect of using your analytical skills to make a difference in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
About You:
You are a detail-oriented person who enjoys data analysis with a strong understanding of procurement processes and experience working with large datasets. You enjoy translating complex data into meaningful insights and are motivated by the idea of supporting the NHS in identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency. Experience in commercial data analysis and familiarity with NHS procurement data will make you an ideal candidate.
The Commercial Data Insight Manager will play a critical role in supporting NHS procurement through data-driven insights, helping to unlock value and deliver successful commercial outcomes. This position focuses on analysing complex datasets, developing actionable insights, and supporting the improvement of procurement efficiency across NHS England. If you have a passion for data, a background in procurement, and a keen eye for identifying trends, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to NHS procurement processes.
- Data Analysis and Quality Improvement
- Support Savings and Opportunity Analyses
- Respond to Data Queries
- Spot and Correct Data Issues
- Case Study and Reporting Development
Working for our organisation
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Data Analysis and Quality Improvement:
Dive into procurement data to analyse trends, spot opportunities for savings, and improve data accuracy and completeness. You will play a key role in ensuring that data quality meets high standards to support decision-making. - Support Savings and Opportunity Analyses:
Collaborate with the Senior Manager to identify and develop case studies, use cases, and savings reports based on data insights. You’ll help tell the story of how data can drive procurement efficiency and cost savings for NHS organisations. - Respond to Data Queries:
Act as a point of contact for data-related queries from stakeholders, providing clear, insightful responses to support their use of the NHS Spend Comparison Service. You’ll also troubleshoot data inconsistencies, working closely with organisations to ensure correct data submissions. - Spot and Correct Data Issues:
Identify incorrect or inconsistent data and proactively support NHS organisations in resubmitting accurate data. - Case Study and Reporting Development:
Assist in creating case studies, reports, and data-driven analyses that showcase the benefits of the NHS Spend Comparison Service and how it has led to savings and efficiency improvements across the NHS. - Develop Reports, Dashboards & Custom Analysis:
Utilise tools like Power BI, Tableau and Salesforce (Atamis) to improve and develop dashboards and reports that communicate performance insights, benchmark analysis, and benefit realisation.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to Post-graduate degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience with relevant analytical software (e.g. Atamis/ Salesforce, Tableau, Microsoft PowerBI, Microsoft Excel)
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior management team level
Desirable criteria
- Related practical work experience gained in a procurement setting
Values & Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. > Values & Behaviours
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Levente Fazekas
- Job title
- Head of Commercial Data Insight
- Email address
- [email protected]
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