Benefits Analyst

NHS Business Services Authority; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the NHS's efficiency and effectiveness. As a Benefits Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in analyzing and reporting on portfolio benefits, working closely with a dynamic team to ensure data integrity and stakeholder satisfaction. With a strong focus on career development and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact millions of lives. Embrace a flexible working environment that values collaboration and innovation, and help shape the future of healthcare services in the UK.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

NHS Car lease scheme

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and reporting, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of benefits management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate analysis of portfolio benefits and system efficiencies.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to support benefits modelling.

Skills

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Cost Benefit Analysis

Reporting Tools Development

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Portfolio Management System

Dashboard Software

Job description

Job Summary

As the Strategy, Performance, Business Development and Growth directorate matures and grows within the NHSBSA there is a need to further support our Benefits function with the role of Benefits Analyst. Reporting to the Benefits Lead, the holder of this post has responsibility for providing timely and accurate analysis of portfolio benefits and wider system efficiencies to assist reporting at both directorate, portfolio and NHSBSA Board level. The post holder will work closely with the Benefits Support Manger to support the delivery of benefits workshops and the development of benefits profiles for portfolio projects and programmes.

What do we offer?

27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)

Flexi time

Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)

Career development

Active wellbeing and inclusion networks

Excellent pension

NHS Car lease scheme

Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!

Please note that this role does not meet the salary eligibility criteria for sponsorship for a Skilled worker Visa unless the applicant has been sponsored previously and continuously since before April 2024 and would therefore potentially qualify based on the lower salary rate applicable.

Main duties of the job

• To support the benefits team with robust management information related to all aspects of benefits management enabling the delivery of effective reporting and communication as well as successful stakeholder management ensuring excellent working relationships both internally and externally.
• Providing comprehensive quality assurance on benefits data and support in the measurement and forecasting of benefits, ensuring consistency, integrity and accuracy in tracking the benefits.
• Carrying out cost benefit analysis and cost effectiveness analysis at project, portfolio and organisation levels.

About Us

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.

We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we’re proud to be part of something meaningful, that touches millions of lives.

We design our services around customer needs and place people at the heart of our organisation. That’s why when you join us, you’ll be empowered and supported to help your career grow.

As one of the UK’s Best Big Companies to work for, we’re connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.

We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every colleague is heard, supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, and you can join our Lived Experience Networks who help us bring our authentic selves to work.

We’re committed to being a flexible employer and we try to offer a working pattern that suits you where possible, through hybrid working, flexible hours and more.

Alongside a competitive salary with pay progression, we offer a people-centric benefits package, connecting you to the rewards and benefits you value most!

Ready to join us in delivering business service excellence to the NHS, helping people live longer, healthier lives? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.

We are people connected to care.

Job Description

In this role, you are accountable for

• Delivering timely and accurate analysis of portfolio benefits and wider system efficiencies to support monthly and quarterly benefits reporting at both directorate, portfolio and NHSBSA Board level.
• Developing dashboards and reporting tools as required to support benefits modelling and reporting, implementing improvements in reporting, including automation, data analysis, insight and data presentation to meet business needs.
• Maintaining the benefits module of the portfolio management system to ensure that actual benefits are captured and recorded and that forecast positions reflect the latest business case position.
• Assisting the Benefits Support Manager to deliver benefits workshops and develop benefits profiles for projects and programmes.
• Providing analysis and project benefits reporting to support project gateway reviews.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with service analysts, MI analysts and PMD colleagues.
• Positively achieving team and personal objectives in accordance with the SPBDG business planning priorities.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, data analysis and data quality issues with staff within NHSBSA in relation to the provision of benefits services.
• Working independently and collaborating closely with your team to contribute to overall team performance.
• Assisting the Benefits Support Manager in delivering training and support to colleagues on benefits related matters.