Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Senior Performance Management Analyst. We are seeking to recruit an individual who can demonstrate strong strategic leadership, has a proven track record of excellence and has a passion for taking forward change.
The post holder will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a robust corporate performance management framework for the Health Board, which is consistent with the Health Board’s Strategic Direction and Operational Plan, and actively promote a culture of excellence. This will include assisting the Head of Performance in the implementation of the Board’s Integrated Quality and Performance Framework to ensure the implementation of effective reporting systems at all levels of the organisation.
Providing assurance, highlighting any variances in performance and bring performance issues to the attention of the Head of Performance; collating data from a variety of sources, communicating and liaising with managers and clinicians at all levels across Powys Teaching Health Board, and with external partner colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Are you an exceptional individual who can demonstrate strong strategic leadership, has a proven track record of performance management, service development and quality improvement and has a passion for taking forward change? Have you a proven track record of successfully delivering your professional and leadership portfolio, preferably in a rural and integrated health and social care environment?
Are you looking for a role where your natural leadership, drive and determination will shape the successful development, design and delivery of the performance portfolio for Powys Health Board working across NHS Wales and NHS England provider services?
If so, then we can offer you a role as Senior Performance Management Analystin one of the most beautiful parts of the UK stretching from the Brecon Beacons to the foothills of Snowdonia, from the Marches to the Cambrian Mountains.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in the field of analytics and performance management
- Evidence of continuous professional development at senior management level and record of development
- Excellent knowledge of NHS services and information systems
- Significant knowledge of performance management at post graduate level, across multiple complex commissioning pathways spanning and involving multiple organisational and geographical boundaries
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in an information/performance management role
- Significant experience of performance management frameworks and processes in a large complex organisation
- Understanding of the NHS Wales performance management process
- Experience of developing and implementing performance management systems
- Significant experience of managing a team and supervising staff
- Presentation skills
- Ability to manage a complex workload under pressure and delegate to meet deadlines
- Excellent People Management skills
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven work record of consistently achieving high standards and delivering objectives and priorities
- High level analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions from combinations of qualitative and quantitative information sources and present in a concise manner
- Ability to deal with contentious data and information, able to weigh up conflicting perspectives and make sound judgements
- Ability to communicate effectively using excellent communication skills, including strong report writing and presentation skills
- Ability to perform and deliver under pressure
- Ability to prioritise work within a pressured environment
- Able to act independently and on own initiative
- Ability to deal with confidential issues in a professional and sensitive manner
- Knowledge, understanding and application of Equal Opportunities
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh Knowledge of SQL
Values
Essential
Other
Essential
- Knowledge of Performance management systems, tools, and best practice
- Excellent strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving expertise
- Clear leadership skills, influencing and team building skills
- Excellent analytical skills to develop, read, interpret, and disseminate complex information to others
- Highly developed judgement and decision making skills
- Ability to undertake regular travel to other locations within the organisation and beyond
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 09 November 2025
