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Business Intelligence Lead - Corporate

East of England Ambulance Service
Essex
1 week ago
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EEAST is a great place to work, great people, great career opportunities and a career that can take you anywhere. No two days are the same, if you are looking for a varied and supportive environment EEAST can offer you that and more! 


Hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work:


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Before you apply, please visit our how to apply page for full guidance:


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Job overview

EEAST has an opening for a senior role within our Informatics Department - The Business Intelligence lead will line manage a small team of advanced analysts and be accountable for providing corporate reporting to the organisation.


Suitable candidates will need excellent NHS dataset understanding as they will be providing specialist advice and guidance on statistical matters including the development and analysis of health-related data sets that can be used for performance reporting. Datasets include CAD, GRS, ESR, clinical and other operational data to support the organisation.


The Business intelligence lead will deliver highly complex and sensitive information to large groups of senior managers in and Trust Board and Committees. They will also be responsible for leading analytical projects and ensuring deadlines are achieved.

Main duties of the job

Liaising with departmental leads and executives across the organisation is key to enable the most insightful metrics are available to the Trusts board for performance monitoring. The role is responsible for the completion and innovation of the trust board and committee level reporting and maintaining the standards of producing reporting that aligns to NHSE's insightful board guidance. 


The candidate will need to be able to travel to Trust sites for meetings with executives when required.


Partial remote working is possible for this role and can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Working for our organisation

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.


At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and


We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.


We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.


Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn. 


How to apply:
Step 1- Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2- Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. 
Step 3- Complete the online application and upload your statement.Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Degree/Equivalent experience – relevant discipline

Desirable criteria

Leadership Qualification

Skills & knowledge

Essential criteria

Understands and uses relevant computer languages and software packages and is capable of writing programs to select, retrieve, manipulate, edit, and analyse data.


Evidence in working to project timelines and deliverables.
Line management experience
Experience in dealing with corporate reporting / IPRs

Desirable criteria

Powerbi knowledge

Experience

Essential criteria

Led a team of analysts and delivered on projects


Experienced in writing policies and procedures / SOPs for reporting
Previously met with exec/senior colleagues

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Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.


References and Employment History:All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.


All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.


Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.


Guaranteed Interview Scheme- Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.


We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.

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