Principal Performance Analyst

Job summary

At Leeds Community Healthcare, we're seeking an enthusiastic and detailed Principal Performance Analyst to join our team, playing a pivotal role in the development and launch of our Master KPI Mist Programme of work.

You will use your experience of effective Performance Management to ensure KPIs are effectively defined, understood and developed within data processes, empowering informed decision-making across the organisation.

You will drive innovation and continuous improvement efforts to elevate data quality, integrity, and performance.

This role offers opportunities for remote and flexible working, with fortnightly/monthly face-to-face meetings.

If you're passionate about supporting high performing and effective NHS services, where data and analytics forms the foundation of monitoring and management, apply now to become a valuable part of our dynamic team!

Previous NHS experience and familiarity with NHS data and datasets would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

The Principal Performance Analysts sits within the Performance Team.

This role will lead on a specific development project relating to the Trust Performance Management Framework.

You will take a key role in ensuring that the key performance indicators are appropriately developed and maintained whilst ensuring that they align with national and local requirements.

This will involve developing new indicators for measurement and ensuring that processes to improve data quality are embedded in their production.

The post holder will meet with key service leaders, and leaders from corporate teams to clarify and define all areas of Performance and ensure that a wide ranging and effective set of Performance KPIs are articulated that provide high levels of assurance, governance and control for all areas of the Trust.

You will co-ordinate and lead the work of technical analysts in developing reporting against defined KPIs, to ensure that all levels of corporate governance receive the reports they require, including Board and Committees.

This role is a fixed term/secondment for 6 Months.

For questions about the job role, please contact Adam Glass adam.glass3@nhs.net or on Tel no 07791874968.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

This vacancy is not eligible for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust. Applicants requiring sponsorship need not apply.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust:

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job:

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work:

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

• Date posted: 02 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VPA3FC6468
• Job locations: Building 3, White Rose Park, Millshaw Park Lane,, Leeds, LS11 0DL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.