Job Description

Do you have advanced data analysis skills and a passion for transforming workforce intelligence into meaningful insight?



Are you driven by data accuracy, automation, and improving how organisations understand and use workforce information?



This is an exciting opportunity to join WWL as a Senior Workforce Information Analyst, playing a pivotal role in shaping our digital workforce future.



People Services Division | 37.5 hours | Based at Buckingham Row, Wigan



Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short technical assessment as part of the selection process. This will be proportionate to the role and designed to assess analytical and data-handling skills relevant to the post.



About the Role



As a key member of the Workforce Analytics & Systems Team, you will lead on the provision of high-quality workforce data, reporting, and system optimisation across the Trust.



You will work closely with the Digital Workforce & Informatics Lead and the Assistant Director of Workforce Transformation to support strategic decision-making, workforce planning, compliance and delivery of the People Strategy.

This role includes:

Leading the development of innovative data dashboards (Power BI/Qlik) with narrative-driven insight

Ensuring ESR and all workforce systems are optimised, accurate and fully integrated

Providing expert analysis to support recruitment, retention, absence, wellbeing and EDI workforce priorities

Managing data integrity, quality assurance and audit processes

Supporting statutory returns (e.g. WRES, WDES, PWR, NWRS)

Leading on workforce systems training, capability-building and digital workforce improvements

Managing and developing a Workforce Information Analyst



This is a highly influential role, supporting conversations at Executive, Divisional and system level.



You must be available to travel between the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh sites as required by business needs.



Choose Well - Choose WWL



Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.



People at the Heart Listen and Involve Kind and Respectful ONE Team

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.



At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.



What We're Looking For



Essential Experience & Skills



(Condensed from the Person Specification)



Significant experience in workforce data analysis, data visualisation or systems administration Advanced analytical skills, including managing large datasets, trend analysis and complex reporting Expertise in Microsoft Excel and strong skills in BI tools (Power BI/Qlik/SSRS) Experience developing dashboards, reporting suites and data quality processes Proven experience using ESR or similar systems, including upgrades and optimisation Experience delivering workforce data to senior stakeholders Ability to lead/contribute to system improvement projects and service redesign Highly effective communication skills, able to explain complex data clearly Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with ability to work under pressure

Desirable



Experience working in NHS workforce, HR, payroll or finance data SQL, AI/digital automation, or advanced analytics experience Understanding of rostering systems (HealthRoster) Experience managing a team Knowledge of procurement or IT contract management

About You

You will thrive in this role if you are:

Passionate about using data to drive improvement

Able to challenge, analyse trends and tell the story behind the data

Confident working across multiple systems and stakeholders

Proactive, solutions-focused and committed to high-quality standards

Comfortable balancing strategic work with hands-on technical requirements

Motivated by improving workforce experience and organisational insight



Why Join WWL?



Play a central role in advancing our digital workforce vision

Shape how workforce intelligence supports patient care and organisational priorities

Be part of a strengthened, modernised People Services function

Opportunities for professional development and leadership

Flexible, supportive and collaborative working environment



Apply Now



If you're an analytical thinker with strong technical expertise and a passion for improving workforce systems and intelligence, we would love to hear from you.



Join us and help drive the future of workforce analytics at WWL.