Job overview

Do you want to do meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to society? Our main purpose here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is to improve health and wellbeing by putting science and evidence at the heart of health and care decision-making.  As an organisation we all collaborate to achieve this goal by empowering our workforce to do great things! 

The Architecture & Data team sits at the heart of NICE’s digital transformation, setting the direction for how data, analytics and architecture are used across the organisation. As a centre of excellence, the team defines standards, embeds strong data governance, and enables high-quality, impactful delivery. Working closely with teams across NICE, it supports responsible innovation and ensures data is used effectively to improve health and care outcomes.
We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information regarding eligibility.

We reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications so please don’t delay your submission.

Main duties of the job

As a Business Data Analyst in NICE’s Digital, Information & Technology Directorate (Architecture & Data team), you’ll bridge business needs and data-driven solutions. You’ll work closely with stakeholders and multi-disciplinary delivery teams to turn complex questions into clear requirements, high-quality analysis, and actionable insight that support better decisions, service improvements, and digital transformation.
•    Analyse and interpret complex datasets to identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating findings into clear recommendations.

•    Build and maintain dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI/Tableau) to support operational and strategic decision-making.

•    Work with stakeholders to define data requirements, KPIs and success measures, and translate these into user stories/use cases.

•    Investigate and clearly define problems (including root-cause analysis), assessing options, impacts, and benefits.

•    Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement, communicating confidently with both technical teams and non-technical audiences.

•    Support process improvement and effective change of delivery, including documentation, service acceptance/testing, and adoption.

•    Promote good data governance and quality practices, working in line with data protection and organisational policies.

•    Work autonomously in a changing environment, balancing priorities, and contributing to continuous professional development.

Working for our organisation

We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer:

• Generous NHS Pension – Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK
• Flexible working – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times
• Exclusive discounts – Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card
  Time to recharge – Start with 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Inclusive staff networks – Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud – we celebrate diversity
• Tailored development – Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities

If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!