Business Intelligence Analyst - Workforce

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking two highly motivated Business Intelligence Analysts to join our Workforce Planning & Information team.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the management of a workforce of over 44,000 staff. You will design and deliver innovative Business Intelligence (BI) solutions that provide critical insight to inform decision-making across the organisation.

Working closely with stakeholders, you will gather and translate requirements into impactful dashboards, reports and data solutions. Your work will support a wide range of partners, including NHSGGC services, Health and Social Care Partnerships, National Services Scotland and the Scottish Government.

About the Team

The Workforce Planning & Information function provides essential data, systems and insight to support strategic workforce planning and service delivery. The team works collaboratively with clinical services, finance and strategic planners to enable evidence-based decision-making and service redesign., * Develop and deliver high-quality BI solutions, including dashboards, reports and data extracts

• Engage with stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Support local and national reporting requirements through accurate and timely data provision
• Lead and contribute to complex projects across multiple services
• Promote and implement automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
• Maintain and improve data quality, ensuring outputs are robust, reliable and meaningful
• Provide specialist advice on workforce information, reporting methodologies and data visualisation
• Support the ongoing development and maintenance of BI infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with data protection and information governance standards
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and recommend improvements where appropriate

Systems & Tools

You will work with a range of technologies including:

• SQL Server, data warehouses and APIs
• Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate and Fabric (OneLake)
• MicroStrategy and Microsoft 365
• Workforce systems such as eEES, Job Train, SSTS, Payroll (SSPS), Turas and others, We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• Educated to degree level in a numerate discipline, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in a Business Intelligence or data analysis role
• Strong SQL skills and experience developing dashboards and reports
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, MicroStrategy or similar
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Experience in automating data processes and improving data workflows
• A proactive and innovative approach to delivering data solutions

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you., * Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.