Job overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in a role that makes a real difference to health and social care across the UK?

At the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), we turn evidence into guidance that shapes care for millions of people. As a Technical Analyst in our Centre for Guidelines, you will play a central role in this work. 

This role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in evidence-based practice who are ready to apply and deepen their expertise. You will bring experience in analysing and interpreting complex data, alongside a solid understanding of research methods, critical appraisal, and evidence synthesis. 

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Lead the identification, appraisal and synthesis of research evidence  
• Design and deliver high-quality evidence reviews to inform guideline development 
• Present findings to expert committees and contribute directly to NICE guidance and quality standards 

If you are motivated by meaningful work, confident working with complex information, and passionate about improving health and care through high-quality evidence, we would love to hear from you. 

Interview date expected to be on 16 and 17 July 2026

NICE is currently recruiting across analytical roles, including Health Technology Assessment Analysts in our Medicines Evaluation Directorate. Candidates with an interest in health technology assessment may wish to consider applying to both opportunities. 

Main duties of the job

As a Technical Analyst, you will play a leading role in developing NICE guidelines, applying advanced analytical expertise to support evidence-based decision making.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will take ownership of evidence reviews, contribute to methodological development, and help ensure that NICE guidance is robust, transparent and impactful. 

Responsibilities 

Working within a supportive and collaborative environment, you will: 

• Lead the planning of evidence reviews, shaping review questions and protocols to support guideline development 
• Work closely with Information Specialists to design and refine search strategies, ensuring comprehensive identification of relevant research evidence
• Critically assess and select evidence from a wide range of sources, making informed judgements about relevance, quality and inclusion
• Extract, manage and synthesise complex qualitative and quantitative data using established systematic review methods and specialist tools
• Apply advanced critical appraisal skills to interpret evidence, identifying strengths, limitations, uncertainty and gaps in the evidence base
• Produce clear, structured evidence reports that present balanced conclusions and directly inform committee decision making
• Present and explain complex findings to multidisciplinary committees in a clear, accessible and engaging way
• Contribute to methodological development, quality improvement and research activity, helping to enhance NICE’s processes and outputs

Working for our organisation

At NICE, we’re proud to be a place where you can have a career with purpose. You’ll join an organisation that is committed not only to improving health and social care across the UK, but also to supporting your growth, wellbeing and sense of belonging.

You’ll be part of a friendly, inclusive community where people genuinely care about the work they do and the colleagues they do it with. Our staff networks — including the Disability Advocacy & Wellbeing Network, Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, NICE & Proud and the Change Agent Network — offer spaces to connect, learn, share experiences and shape how we work. Everyone is encouraged to get involved, contribute ideas and bring their whole selves to work.

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