Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills
- Skills
Ability to design, maintain and assure performance dashboards (e.g. Power BI or equivalent)
- Skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical audiences
- Skills
Influencing skills to support change through evidence
- Knowledge
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge
In-depth understanding of performance management and improvement methodologies
- Knowledge
Understanding of NIHR research delivery structures and expectations (including the 150-day FPR target)
- Knowledge
Knowledge of research governance, data protection and information governance requirements
- Experience
Significant experience in a senior data, information, performance or analytical role within the NHS, research or a complex public sector environment
- Experience
Experience of designing and delivering performance dashboards or reporting systems using multiple data sources
- Experience
Experience of analysing complex datasets and translating insight into actionable recommendations
- Experience
Experience of supporting performance management and improvement in a regulated environment
- Experience
Experience of working across organisational boundaries
- Qualifications
Degree or equivalent professional qualification, or equivalent experience in data, analytics or information management
- Qualifications
Evidence of ongoing professional development in data, analytics or information/performance management
- Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification or specialist training in data, health informatics or analytics
- Other Requirements
Willingness and ability to travel and attend meetings
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Experience of coaching or supporting others in data use
- Knowledge
Understanding of commercial clinical research delivery pathways
- Experience
Experience contributing to regional or national reporting or improvement programmes
Job overview
Closing Date: 06.11.2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 09.11.2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 30.11.2026
We are seeking an experienced and innovative data professional to lead the development of research performance intelligence across the NIHR Bradford & West Yorkshire Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC). Working across a partnership of NHS organisations, you will develop and deliver dashboards, reporting systems and analytical insight that support the effective delivery of commercial research studies and help drive performance improvement across the research pathway.
The role will provide expert analysis and intelligence to senior leaders, enabling informed decision-making, early identification of risks and opportunities, and supporting the achievement of national research performance objectives.
As part of the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how research performance is measured, understood and improved across the region. You will work alongside senior operational, clinical and research leaders, using data and intelligence to support growth, innovation and delivery of cutting-edge commercial research studies.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must have significant experience in a senior data, performance, information or analytical role within the NHS, research environment or a similarly complex organisation. Experience of designing, developing and implementing performance dashboards, reporting systems and analytical solutions using multiple data sources is essential.
Candidates should possess advanced analytical and data interpretation skills, with experience of translating complex information into clear, actionable insight for senior leaders and operational teams. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, together with the ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries and support performance improvement through evidence-based decision-making. Experience of Power BI or equivalent dashboard and visualisation tools is required.
Applicants should have a degree or equivalent professional qualification, or equivalent experience in data, analytics or information management, together with evidence of continuing professional development. An understanding of performance management, NIHR research delivery structures, information governance and research delivery is essential, whilst knowledge of commercial clinical research delivery would be advantageous.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Senior Research Data and Performance Specialist with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Specialist (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £57528.00 to £64750.00. The contract type is 3 years (Fixed Term for 3 years). The application deadline is 06 Nov 2026.
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