Data & Insights Analyst

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health organization is seeking a People Data & Insights Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term position. This role involves analyzing complex data sets to drive informed decision-making and communicating insights effectively. The ideal candidate will have experience with programming languages for data analysis and tools like Tableau and Power Query. Hybrid working is available, with a requirement to reside in the UK. Competitive benefits include a pension scheme and work-life balance policies.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Occupational health services

Learning resource centres

Discounted leisure benefits

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in analyzing and interpreting complex data.
• Ability to communicate insights effectively to various audiences.
• Strong understanding of data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret complex data sets to identify trends.
• Leverage data sources to provide meaningful insights.
• Present complex information clearly using data visualization techniques.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Experience with structured programming languages

Experience with Tableau

Experience with Power Query

Tools

Tableau

Power Query

Job description

This post is a 12 Month Fixed Term / Secondment position. As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy - Where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, NSS reserves the right to refuse any such appointment.

About The Organisation

National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best‑in‑class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well‑being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re‑invested into essential services.

The Post

An opportunity has arisen within our Human Resources function for a People Data & Insights Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in transforming data into actionable insights that drive informed decision‑making. As a People Data & Insights Analyst, you will:

• Analyse and interpret complex data sets to identify trends and patterns.
• Leverage a wide range of data sources and advanced analytics tools to provide meaningful insights.
• Present complex information clearly using effective data visualisation techniques.
• Communicate insights in a customer‑focused environment, ensuring clarity and impact.
• Support core customers in accessing and analysing diverse data sets.

The Candidate

We are looking for someone with proven experience in analysing and interpreting complex data within a professional setting, coupled with the ability to communicate insights effectively to a range of audiences. You should demonstrate experience and a strong understanding of at least one structured programming language used for data analysis, as well as proficiency in data visualisation tools to produce operational and bespoke reports and dashboards. You will also have experience in developing technical solutions to problems with minimal supervision, applying logical and structured approaches to problem‑solving. A solid understanding of report construction and the ability to extract and manipulate data from relevant systems is essential. Experience with Tableau and Power Query is critical for success in this role. Working in a high‑volume environment, you will need excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outputs. If you are passionate about data, thrive on solving complex problems, and want to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Location and Working Pattern

Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow.

Currently hybrid working.

Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work‑life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.

Inclusion

We are a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long‑term commitment to staff health and well‑being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Further Information

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Stuart McColl, Senior People Data and Insights Analyst at.

Closing date for completed applications is 3rd February 2026.

Further Information On NSS Is Available From

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e‑mail only, so please check your e‑mail regularly (including junk folders). NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.