Research Performance Analyst - Health and Care Research Wales

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual(s) to join our team to undertake the role of Research Performance Analyst. 

The post holder will support the delivery of high-quality health and social care research across Wales.  This role is central to improving performance against key indicators and ensuring research studies meet their targets, contributing to Wales’ reputation as a leading location for impactful research. Working closely with the Research Performance Manager, the postholder will help drive continuous improvement through expert analysis and interpretation of research data, supporting strategic decision-making across the Health and Care Research Wales Support and Delivery service. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will: 

• lead the development and maintenance of business intelligence systems, including the central data warehouse and live dashboards
• produce high-quality, accurate performance reports and visualisations, respond to complex stakeholder queries, and champion innovation in data representation.
• have a strong understanding of NHS research operations and a commitment to service development are essential, as is the ability to communicate technical insights clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• be the first point of contact for queries from stakeholders relating to reporting and business intelligence.
• be responsible for answering queries relating to the business intelligence and BI systems, problem solving and communicating where issues arise and answering often highly complex or technical questions on reporting. 

The post may close early if sufficient applications are received.