Business Intelligence Manager

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Business Intelligence Manager

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Are you looking to join an ambitious team in one of the most complex and large NHS Trusts in the UK? Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and the 'Smart Together' Shared Service are embarking on an exciting transformation journey to develop common systems, processes, and procedures, and to embrace new ways of working to deliver procurement and efficiency solutions across South East London.

We are now looking for an individual to join our Systems and Data team within the Performance Excellence function of the Procurement and Supply Chain department.

Main duties of the job

The Business Intelligence Manager will manage a team to enhance the performance of our service, ensuring a well-functioning system landscape, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing powerful and insightful business intelligence for the department and wider stakeholders.

Key Objectives:

• Data & Insight Delivery: Develop a deep understanding of our Shared Service data architecture and use tools like Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Excel to produce actionable intelligence.
• Team Leadership & System Optimisation: Manage and develop a high-performing BI team, ensuring a well-functioning system landscape and identifying improvement opportunities to boost departmental performance.
• Strategic Support: Translate complex business intelligence into clear reports that guide strategic decision-making, directly supporting world-class patient care.

We expect the candidate to have a commitment to high standards of service, a positive, enthusiastic attitude, and the ability to lead by example and foster a culture of continuous learning and accountability.

The candidate will have a proactive, collaborative approach with a keen interest in Procurement & Supply Chain and dedication to a career in the NHS.

About us

• Be part of an inclusive department with a flexible hybrid working approach and great annual leave offer, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to individual development opportunities and mentorship for career progression.
• Access to a great salary and an NHS pension.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for building trust and accountability within a complex team to ensure the growth and development of our staff and who will positively contribute to the team and the wider Shared Service. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to systematically lead complex projects from commencement through to successful completion. You will be a self-starter with an ability to effectively manage your own workload to meet the needs of the Shared Service. We are looking for someone with a can-do, growth mindset who is able to work in a complex and stimulating environment.

Job responsibilities

A full Job Description and Personal Specification can also be downloaded.

Smart Together is a shared procurement and supply chain service hosted by Guy's and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, one of the leading hospitals in the country, serving hospitals across South East London.

Smart Together currently provides its services to GSTT and four other NHS Trusts, namely Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, and South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications

• Relevant Master's degree or equivalent experience in systems and data, business management of procurement, or supply chain. Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP), Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, or SAP Certified Application.

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive management experience within the NHS or public sector.
• Strong data literacy, including experience with business intelligence tools such as MS Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience supporting and enhancing project and operational performance, including developing and monitoring output and outcome measures.
• Project management qualification or demonstrable experience in programme management and delivering large-scale projects.

Skills

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stranded projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement effective communication strategies.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £61,927 to £68,676 per annum, including HCA (pro-rata)