Deputy Head of Data Analysis
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Job Summary
This is an exciting and challenging role for an experienced data analyst to support the Head of Analysis and Business Intelligence in driving change and improvement through innovative, meaningful and impactful modern data analysis.
Joining an accredited (London Skills Development Network Excellence in Informatics - Level 1 2023) and award‑winning (The Royal Statistical Society Florence Nightingale Award 2022, Health Service Journal Digital Awards 2024) department you will manage a group of senior data analysts through an exciting period of change. You will embrace modern data science techniques, visualisation best practice and measurement for improvement to champion the use of data to support the trust objectives.
You will be supported by a cloud‑based modern data architecture, powerful Power BI analytics and a strategic training plan based on the National Competency Framework for Data Professionals (NHS E/I).
Main duties of the job
* Deputise and assist the Head of Analysis and Business Intelligence in the management of the Data Analysis department supporting Mental Health, Community Health and Primary Care.
* Line‑manage a section of Senior Data Analysts.
* Work closely with Trust performance leads and service managers to ensure timely and accurate reporting on the performance of all Trust services.
* Deliver performance reporting metrics against agreed specifications for internal and external stakeholders.
* Work closely with the Head of Data Science and Data Warehousing to ensure the smooth and accurate flow of information from various ELFT source systems to staff in a digestible format.
About Us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted: 25 November 2025
Salary: £60,460 to £67,263 a year, including HCAs
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 363‑CP7335354‑A
Job location: The Green, 1 Roger Dowley Court, Russia Lane, London, E2 9NJ
Job Responsibilities
* Development of a robust Data Analytics team for the Trust.
* Lead and be accountable for a section of Senior Data Analysts in managing and monitoring the analytical needs of the mental health, community and primary care services in the Trust.
* Respond flexibly and timely to all information requirements by the Trust, Commissioners and external partners where appropriate.
* Ensure all operational deadlines for the delivery of performance reports to both internal and external stakeholders are met.
* Accountable for the delivery of efficient and effective reporting for mental health, community health and primary care which can adapt to both changes in national and local policies, and locally driven trust service requirements.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification / Training
* Essential – Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
* Desirable – Evidence of qualification or training in staff management or leadership.
Experience
* Essential – Specialist knowledge of complicated data systems.
* Desirable – Experience of collating data and writing strategic reports.
Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to analyse complex facts and present data in relevant formats.
* Ability to lead teams and motivate staff to achieve tasks within tight deadlines.
* Advanced programming skills (SQL, Python or similar).
* Desirable – Skills in Power BI or similar software.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer Details
East London NHS Foundation Trust
The Green, 1 Roger Dowley Court, Russia Lane
London, E2 9NJ
Website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/
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