Senior Research Data and Performance Specialist

Applicants must have significant experience in a senior data, performance, information or analytical role within the NHS, research environment or a similarly complex organisation. Experience of designing, developing and implementing performance dashboards, reporting systems and analytical solutions using multiple data sources is essential.

Candidates should possess advanced analytical and data interpretation skills, with experience of translating complex information into clear, actionable insight for senior leaders and operational teams. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, together with the ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries and support performance improvement through evidence-based decision-making. Experience of Power BI or equivalent dashboard and visualisation tools is required.

Applicants should have a degree or equivalent professional qualification, or equivalent experience in data, analytics or information management, together with evidence of continuing professional development. An understanding of performance management, NIHR research delivery structures, information governance and research delivery is essential, whilst knowledge of commercial clinical research delivery would be advantageous.

The Bradford & West Yorkshire CRDC brings together leading NHS organisations with a shared ambition to become a nationally recognised centre for commercial clinical research excellence. You will join a collaborative and forward-thinking team committed to improving patient outcomes through research, innovation and partnership working. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing programme that is helping to shape the future of research delivery both locally and nationally.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with strategic influence, helping to ensure more patients have access to innovative treatments and research opportunities. You will have the autonomy to develop new approaches, harness emerging technologies and make a visible impact on the future direction of research delivery across Bradford and West Yorkshire.

Essential: - Significant experience in a senior data, information, performance or analytical role within the NHS, research or a complex public sector environment; - Experience of designing and delivering performance dashboards or reporting systems using multiple data sources; - Experience of analysing complex datasets and translating insight into actionable recommendations; - Experience of supporting performance management and improvement in a regulated environment; - Experience of working across organisational boundaries

Desirable: - Experience contributing to regional or national reporting or improvement programmes

Essential: - Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills; - Ability to design, maintain and assure performance dashboards (e.g. Power BI or equivalent); - Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical audiences; - Influencing skills to support change through evidence

Desirable: - Experience of coaching or supporting others in data use

Essential: - Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality; - In-depth understanding of performance management and improvement methodologies; - Understanding of NIHR research delivery structures and expectations (including the 150-day FPR target); - Knowledge of research governance, data protection and information governance requirements

Desirable: - Understanding of commercial clinical research delivery pathways

Essential: - Degree or equivalent professional qualification, or equivalent experience in data, analytics or information management; - Evidence of ongoing professional development in data, analytics or information/performance management; - Postgraduate qualification or specialist training in data, health informatics or analytics

Essential: - Willingness and ability to travel and attend meetings