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Business Intelligence Analyst

NHS Supply Chain
Nottingham
1 week ago
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Overview

Location: Hybrid working
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £36,446 with the potential to rise to £40,495 over 3 years
Closing Date: 11th November 2026


We have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Intelligence Analyst to join our team. You will support the delivery of a programme of business intelligence development and enable standardisation and production of business and market intelligence. Utilise software and data repositories to create bespoke solutions for stakeholders in line with standard templates for the presentation of data and analysis. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources for the consumption of the commercial teams.


Every day you will …



  • Responsible for interpretation, analysis and presentation of data using a variety of tools including: Excel, Access, SQL, Alteryx, Power BI, Cognos, Python, Power Apps, Power Automate.
  • Work with commercial directorates teams to establish insights requirements and then source from valid data sets
  • Use data from wide range of sources to analyse key themes and identify possible impacts on the business.
  • Run advanced and predictive analyses and perform model assessments, validation, and enhancement activities, using predictive analytics software tools
  • Collate and analyse data using pre-set tools, methods and formats. Involves working independently.
  • Manage basic aspects of the data management system with guidance from senior colleagues. This includes being responsible for developing or operating basic elements of the data management systems to deliver outcomes.

What can we offer you?

We Want To Reward You For Your Passion, Enthusiasm, And Hard Work So We Offer Much More Than a Competitive Salary



  • Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
  • We recognise our employees\' hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and VIP colleagues awards.
  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
  • We are dedicated to your development, through in-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
  • A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)
  • Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you.
  • 2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community.
  • Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.

About NHS Supply Chain

NHS Supply Chain supports the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are part of the NHS family, sourcing, delivering and supplying healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. We serve every NHS Trust with a national distribution network, managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more than 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations.


What skills will help you thrive in this role?

  • Provide technical guidance when required on analysing data trends for reports to help guide decision making.
  • Understand and effectively use standard software packages while providing technical guidance when needed.
  • Experience using data visualisation tools such as Power BI and Cognos to create clear, impactful dashboards and reports, while offering guidance to others when needed.
  • Understanding of statistical techniques and how to apply them to business problems, offering technical input when more advanced analysis is required.
  • Working knowledge of data governance principles and ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with relevant policies.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective BI solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and staying up to date with emerging BI tools, technologies, and best practices.
  • To develop your career with NHS Supply Chain, apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role in confidence by emailing

Our Inclusive Commitment

At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is valued and celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. If your experience doesn’t perfectly match the job advert, we still encourage you to apply. For additional support with the application, contact our Talent Acquisition team at .


We reserve the right to close any vacancy from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.


SCCL is a company registered in England and Wales, with company number 10881715, acting as the management function of the NHS Supply Chain.


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