Senior Workforce Data Analyst – Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Do you have advanced data analysis skills and a passion for transforming workforce intelligence into meaningful insight? Are you driven by data accuracy, automation, and improving how organisations understand and use workforce information? This is an exciting opportunity to join WWL as a Senior Workforce Data Analyst, playing a pivotal role in shaping our digital workforce future.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short technical assessment as part of the selection process. This will be proportionate to the role and designed to assess analytical and data‑handling skills relevant to the post.
About the Role
As a key member of the Workforce Analytics & Systems Team, you will lead on the provision of high‑quality workforce data, reporting, and system optimisation across the Trust.
You will work closely with the Head of Workforce Systems & Data Analytics to support strategic decision‑making, workforce planning, compliance and delivery of the People Strategy.
This role includes:
- Leading the development of innovative data dashboards (Power BI/Qlik) with narrative‑driven insight
- Ensuring ESR and all workforce systems are optimised, accurate and fully integrated
- Providing expert analysis to support recruitment, retention, absence, wellbeing and EDI workforce priorities
- Managing data integrity, quality assurance and audit processes
- Supporting statutory returns (e.g. WRES, WDES, PWR, NWRS)
- Leading on workforce systems training, capability‑building and digital workforce improvements
- Managing and developing a Workforce Information Analyst
This is a highly influential role, supporting conversations at Executive, Divisional and system level. You must be able to travel between the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh sites as required by business needs.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills
- Significant experience in workforce data analysis, data visualisation or systems administration
- Advanced analytical skills, including managing large datasets, trend analysis and complex reporting
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel and strong skills in BI tools (Power BI/Qlik/SSRS)
- Experience developing dashboards, reporting suites and data quality processes
- Proven experience using ESR or similar systems, including upgrades and optimisation
- Experience delivering workforce data to senior stakeholders
- Ability to lead/contribute to system improvement projects and service redesign
- Highly effective communication skills, able to explain complex data clearly
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Experience working in NHS workforce, HR, payroll or finance data
- SQL, AI/digital automation, or advanced analytics experience
- Understanding of rostering systems (HealthRoster)
- Experience managing a team
- Knowledge of procurement or IT contract management
About You
- Passionate about using data to drive improvement
- Able to challenge, analyse trends and tell the story behind the data
- Confident working across multiple systems and stakeholders
- Proactive, solutions‑focused and committed to high‑quality standards
- Comfortable balancing strategic work with hands‑on technical requirements
- Motivated by improving workforce experience and organisational insight
Why Join WWL
- Play a central role in advancing our digital workforce vision
- Shape how workforce intelligence supports patient care and organisational priorities
- Be part of a strengthened, modernised People Services function
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership
- Flexible, supportive and collaborative working environment
This advert closes on Monday 20 Apr 2026.
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