Intelligence Manager; Data & Analytics

Job summary

Proposed Interview Date:
Week commencing 2nd November

Job Summary A key member of the Data and Analytics management team, the Intelligence Manager will deploy, develop and manage pro-active analysis and modelling expertise to provide a service to clinical, operational and managerial colleagues. They provide leadership within the team to ensure that work streams and programmes are planned and carried out effectively.

The Intelligence Manager will lead on one or more programmes or service areas such as Performance, Mental Health, Urgent Care, Planned Care, Community, Primary Care, Neighbourhoods, Prescribing, Women's & Children's Health, Contracts etc.

Provision of the service will include ensuring that the intelligence used by ICB/S takes into account the full and complex range of information analysis required to operate, such as health needs analysis, performance, contracting, clinical quality, patient experience, clinical outcomes, accounting for value, service evaluation, and individual behavioural insight.

The Intelligence Manager will ensure that decision making throughout their area of responsibility is based on data that is robust, quality assured, fit for purpose, and up to date. They will ensure that such data is analysed and reported to the highest industry standards.

Main duties of the jobTo deliver the above, the Intelligence Manager will:

Support the Head of Data & Analytics and Deputy Heads of Data & Analytics to manage the team's business support function, including developing and managing the team's annual business plan, and risk and issue management.

Manage an analytical resource consisting of intelligence analysts.

Provide oversight and management of a section of the Data and Analytics Department

About us NHS Cheshire and Merseyside serves a population of over 2.7 million people across nine localities, working with 16 NHS provider organisations, 51 Primary Care Networks, local authorities and voluntary sector partners. We are proud of Cheshire and Merseyside's record of collaborative working and there are countless examples of brilliant care, but there are also examples of variation in service which only serve to exacerbate health inequalities.

Our vision is for everyone in Cheshire and Merseyside to have a great start in life and get the support they need to stay healthy and live longer. We will do this by working together, as equal partners, to support seamless, person-centred care and tackle health inequalities by improving the lives of the poorest fastest. Our values are rooted in the NHS Constitution, and we strive to create a compassionate, collaborative and innovative culture where staff can thrive and make a real difference to local communities.

Details Date posted
13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year

per annum pro rata

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
493-ICB-8358902

Job locationsNHS Cheshire and Merseyside Headquarters (with travel across Cheshire and Merseyside)
WarringtonWA1 1QY
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Working Relationships The post holder will need to build and maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to:
Internal ICB staff including managers, colleagues, and senior management as appropriate. National and regional colleagues at NHS England. ICS partners, including portfolio leads, Local Authorities and Provider Collaboratives. Non-NHS organisations. Members of the public and service users as appropriate. Matrix work across all other teams to address interdependencies and ensure alignment of mutual objectives. External consultancy, as required.

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