Senior Data Analyst

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst

This vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying early

Job Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a unique organisation that works to save and improve lives every day.

We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst with a focus on Data Quality who is passionate about making a difference with data to join the NHSBT Data Intelligence Programme. You will lead on Data Quality for the programme, developing a Data Quality Framework and driving data quality improvements across core data sets. You will help to enable robust and meaningful data and analysis, which are key to unlocking insights to drive improvements in donor and patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality services.

The programme is a central enabler of the organisation’s ambitions to ensure blood stock resilience, improve clinical quality, and deliver more efficient, safe, inclusive, and resilient operations — while providing a faster, timelier, and reliable source of intelligence for our managers.

Everything we do is ultimately about improving care and outcomes for donors and patients, and we are bringing together professionals with the vision, influence, and expertise to unlock the full potential of data in NHSBT. So, if you share our passion and want your work to make a meaningful, measurable impact on healthcare across the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality analysis, reporting and business intelligence to support Blood Supply and organisational objectives.
• Extract, integrate and analyse complex datasets using tools such as SQL, Power BI and Excel.
• Develop dashboards, reports and visualisations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Present complex information clearly to a wide range of audiences, including senior leaders.
• Provide expert advice on data analysis and interpretation to support business decisions.
• Manage and support a team of analysts, including coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Support projects and programmes by developing data solutions and monitoring performance and impact.
• Ensure data quality, governance and compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Work collaboratively across teams and with stakeholders to deliver impactful insights.
• Promote the use of data and analytics to support continuous improvement and evidence-based decision making.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and identify meaningful trends and insights.
• Experience using tools such as SQL and business intelligence platforms to extract and analyse data.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience of applying analytical and statistical techniques to inform decision making.
• Experience of supporting or managing staff, including coaching and development.

Qualifications And Training

• Master’s degree in a relevant numerate subject, or equivalent experience working at a similar level.
• Advanced IT and data analysis skills, including Microsoft Excel and industry-standard tools.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience working in a data or analysis role within a complex organisation.

About Us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll 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.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 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.
• Inclusive 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information\-about\-nhs\-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - 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.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Next steps

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Thursday 9th July 2026.

Interviews will be face-to-face in London and are anticipated to be held on w/c 3rd August 2026.

For informal enquiries please contact –

Name: Ed Gibbons

Job Title: Head of Business Intelligence &​ Performance

Contact Details: Email – ed.gibbons@nhsbt.nhs.uk