# Senior Performance Analyst > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for UK Health Security Agency. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-performance-analyst/28c75a8f-006b-4b19-ab5c-7b61ebcf5067 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-performance-analyst/28c75a8f-006b-4b19-ab5c-7b61ebcf5067.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** UK Health Security Agency - **Town:** Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London (Canary Wharf) - **Region:** London - **Country:** United Kingdom - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Salary:** £56,185 to £70,566 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-06-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T14:07:00.250Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/K9919-26-0179?employerCode=K9919 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8070862?FromJobsNHS=1&ShowJobAdvert= ## Job Content ### Job summary We are looking for an experienced Performance Analyst to collectively design and implement a performance framework and its associated products to reduce inefficiency, join up the business and create a culture of performance. This is a new Performance and Insights Team within the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) Group and sits in the Public Health Microbiology (PHM) Operations, Programmes & Performance Division. The primary duties for the role are to drive evidence-based decisions across the CSO Group to support improved health outcomes and reduced health inequalities. The team is responsible for determining the key performance metrics - and early warning indicators. Ensure performance reporting reflects the priorities ofsenior leaders and supports decision making. As a supportive line manager, our ideal candidate will have experience of applying a range of analytical techniques in an operational or delivery environment, and thrive on identifying and structuring problems, and then making an impact through leading implementable analytical results. ### Main duties of the job The main duties will include: - Setting up and overseeing governance arrangements, including undertaking a secretariat function. - Developing and overseeing regular group wide monitoring and update reports, analysing data and identifying opportunities, risks and issues to feed into governance boards. - Supporting the development and interpretation of operational metrics and reporting dashboards in order to communicate performance clearly (for a number of key areas). - Supporting senior managers and providing briefing and advice where needed. - Undertaking ad-hoc analysis of a range of data and information, to identify trends, themes and building risks. - Line management responsibility as well as responsibility for engaging project teams. - The postholder will need to be flexible to take on new workstreams as they may evolve. This is not an exhaustive list. ### About us We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all. Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers ### Details - Date posted: 12 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £56,185 to £70,566 a year per annum, pro rata - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working - Reference number: 919-JP-633000204-EXT - Job locations: Core HQs, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf), E14 4PU, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Essential criteria - Ability to manage competing demands, use initiative & professional judgement to determine priorities - Understanding of corporate governance & the application of good governance in public bodies - Strong communication skills including ability to confidently present - Analytical/evaluative skills & competent user of Microsoft Office packages - Ability to work within a team, influence others to work collaboratively - Report writing skills/experience & ability to proof-read - Experience of handling sensitive information, awareness of information management legislation - Development & Maintenance of Reporting Front end in line with requirements from Key Stakeholders - Management of the technical reporting architecture & KPI metadata supporting report development - Develop frameworks & products in line with organisational need to maintain consistent reporting at multiple levels Desirable criteria - Development experience with PowerBI or equivalent front-end reporting tool - Strong Excel & SQL experience Selection process This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours and strengths. Stage 1: Application & Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed10essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of: - an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) - a 1200 wordsupporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1200words. We will not consider any words over1200words. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: - Meets all essential criteria - Meets some essential criteria - Meets no essential criteria Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: - Ability to manage competing demands, use initiative & professional judgement to determine priorities - Analytical/evaluative skills & competent user of Microsoft Office packages - Management of the technical reporting architecture & KPI metadata supporting report development Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (Success Profiles) You will be invited to a remote interview over MS Teams. Behaviours and strengths will be tested at interview. You will be asked to give a 10 minute PowerPoint presentation on a subject to showcase your experience in Performance Management. The details of this will be sent to you prior to the interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: - Making Effective Decisions (Lead behaviour) - Changing and Improving - Managing a Quality Service - Delivering at Pace Interviews will be held week commencing weeks commencing 13th and/or 20th July 2026. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf). We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) on-site. Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Eligibility criteria Option 1 - External Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security clearance level requirement Part 1 Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed. Part 2 Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check clearance. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Salary information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location. Grade 7 £56,185- £66,581 (National)£58,340- £68,574 (Outer London)£60,494- £70,566 (Inner London) ## Job Details We are looking for an experienced Performance Analyst to collectively design and implement a performance framework and its associated products to reduce inefficiency, join up the business and create a culture of performance. This is a new Performance and Insights Team within the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) Group and sits in the Public Health Microbiology (PHM) Operations, Programmes & Performance Division. The primary duties for the role are to drive evidence-based decisions across the CSO Group to support improved health outcomes and reduced health inequalities. The team is responsible for determining the key performance metrics - and early warning indicators. Ensure performance reporting reflects the priorities ofsenior leaders and supports decision making. As a supportive line manager, our ideal candidate will have experience of applying a range of analytical techniques in an operational or delivery environment, and thrive on identifying and structuring problems, and then making an impact through leading implementable analytical results. ## Job Description The main duties will include: Setting up and overseeing governance arrangements, including undertaking a secretariat function. Developing and overseeing regular group wide monitoring and update reports, analysing data and identifying opportunities, risks and issues to feed into governance boards. Supporting the development and interpretation of operational metrics and reporting dashboards in order to communicate performance clearly (for a number of key areas). Supporting senior managers and providing briefing and advice where needed. Undertaking ad-hoc analysis of a range of data and information, to identify trends, themes and building risks. Line management responsibility as well as responsibility for engaging project teams. The postholder will need to be flexible to take on new workstreams as they may evolve. This is not an exhaustive list. ## Responsibilities Essential criteria Ability to manage competing demands, use initiative & professional judgement to determine priorities Understanding of corporate governance & the application of good governance in public bodies Strong communication skills including ability to confidently present Analytical/evaluative skills & competent user of Microsoft Office packages Ability to work within a team, influence others to work collaboratively Report writing skills/experience & ability to proof-read Experience of handling sensitive information, awareness of information management legislation Development & Maintenance of Reporting Front end in line with requirements from Key Stakeholders Management of the technical reporting architecture & KPI metadata supporting report development Develop frameworks & products in line with organisational need to maintain consistent reporting at multiple levels Desirable criteria Development experience with PowerBI or equivalent front-end reporting tool Strong Excel & SQL experience Selection process This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours and strengths. Stage 1: Application & Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed10essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of: an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a 1200 wordsupporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1200words. We will not consider any words over1200words. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Ability to manage competing demands, use initiative & professional judgement to determine priorities Analytical/evaluative skills & competent user of Microsoft Office packages Management of the technical reporting architecture & KPI metadata supporting report development Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (Success Profiles) You will be invited to a remote interview over MS Teams. Behaviours and strengths will be tested at interview. You will be asked to give a 10 minute PowerPoint presentation on a subject to showcase your experience in Performance Management. The details of this will be sent to you prior to the interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Making Effective Decisions (Lead behaviour) Changing and Improving Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Interviews will be held week commencing weeks commencing 13th and/or 20th July 2026. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf). We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) on-site. Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Eligibility criteria Option 1 - External Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security clearance level requirement Part 1 Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed. Part 2 Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check clearance. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Salary information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location. Grade 7 £56,185- £66,581 (National)£58,340- £68,574 (Outer London)£60,494- £70,566 (Inner London) ## Person Specification ### Behaviours **Essential** - Making Effective Decisions (Lead behaviour) - Changing and Improving - Managing a Quality Service - Delivering at Pace ### Application form and supporting statement **Essential** - Application form and supporting statement ## Documents - [job advert.pdf (PDF, 296 KB)](document:2956405) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.