Senior Workforce Analyst
at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Armed Forces Covenant UK Skilled Worker Employer Defence Employer Recognition GoldThe People and Wellbeing Team are seeking an experience workforce data professional to join our Directorate.
The post holder will work as part of the Workforce Planning, Insights and Systems team, producing analysis and reporting of complex information relating to staff to support the management and planning of the workforce within South Central Ambulance NHS Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
They will extract, analyse and deliver information from existing HR systems to meet reporting requirements. They will continuously look for ways to improve workforce reporting and analysis, making the best use of data available and maintain subject matter expertise over ESR Workforce Information and Interfaces between other Workforce Systems.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with stakeholders across the business to ensure the data integrity of ESR, support with annual and strategic Workforce Planning, become an SME on interfaces between Workforce Systems and reporting within SCAS
The post holder will be constantly looking for ways to improve usage of existing systems to streamline processes, improve automation and reduce duplication and manual intervention. They will review existing systems and identify opportunities for innovations and improvements and maintain a good working knowledge of relevant SCAS systems.
About us
At South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), every role contributes to helping people when they need us most. Whether delivering frontline care, supporting our Emergency Operations Centres, or working in corporate and support services, your work makes a meaningful difference every day.
Our values of Caring, Professional and Honest guide everything we do. We care for our patients, communities and each other, act professionally with pride and a commitment to excellence, and work honestly, building trust through openness, integrity and respect.
We offer a range of learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support, flexible working where service needs allow, membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, and a variety of staff benefits. We also work in partnership with our recognised trade unions,Unison, Unite GMB and RCN, which provide members with workplace support, representation and advice.
Join SCAS and help us deliver exceptional care when it matters most.
Details
Date posted
12 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Pro rata per annum - Indicative Banding
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
195-26-408-ARH
Job locations
Northern House
Unit 7-8 Talisman Business Centre, Talisman Road
Bicester
OX26 6HR
United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To work with stakeholders across the business including scheduling, PTS, Ops leads, HR, recruitment, planning, finance and ICT.
They will ensure the data integrity of ESR is secure and accurate, through on-going maintenance and data validations.
To support with annual and strategic Workforce Planning and attend planning meetings as required
Become the Subject Matter Expert on interfaces between Workforce Systems and reporting within SCAS
They will contribute to the development of management information tools utilising ESR and other data systems as appropriate.
The postholder will be constantly looking for ways to improve usage of existing systems to streamline processes, improve automation and reduce duplication and manual intervention.
To spot opportunities for improvements, innovations and future proofing of systems.
To monitor and communicate issues and research potential solutions, putting these forward to all relevant stakeholders in an appropriate medium including written reports and formal presentations.
To attend meetings with external stakeholders such as NHSBSA and SBS.
To deputise for Associate Director Workforce Planning and be involved in any senior leadership management activities as required.
To role model the SCAS business behaviours of Team Work, Innovation, PWB47 Senior Workforce Analyst V1 22.09.2026 Caring and Professionalism.
To support and coach other stakeholders to help improve their systems knowledge and understanding.
Undertake data cleansing activities to prepare the data for migration to new solutions.
To review existing systems and identify opportunities for innovations and improvements.
To maintain a good working knowledge of all relevant SCAS systems such as ESR, GRS etc.
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To work with stakeholders across the business including scheduling, PTS, Ops leads, HR, recruitment, planning, finance and ICT.
They will ensure the data integrity of ESR is secure and accurate, through on-going maintenance and data validations.
To support with annual and strategic Workforce Planning and attend planning meetings as required
Become the Subject Matter Expert on interfaces between Workforce Systems and reporting within SCAS
They will contribute to the development of management information tools utilising ESR and other data systems as appropriate.
The postholder will be constantly looking for ways to improve usage of existing systems to streamline processes, improve automation and reduce duplication and manual intervention.
To spot opportunities for improvements, innovations and future proofing of systems.
To monitor and communicate issues and research potential solutions, putting these forward to all relevant stakeholders in an appropriate medium including written reports and formal presentations.
To attend meetings with external stakeholders such as NHSBSA and SBS.
To deputise for Associate Director Workforce Planning and be involved in any senior leadership management activities as required.
To role model the SCAS business behaviours of Team Work, Innovation, PWB47 Senior Workforce Analyst V1 22.09.2026 Caring and Professionalism.
To support and coach other stakeholders to help improve their systems knowledge and understanding.
Undertake data cleansing activities to prepare the data for migration to new solutions.
To review existing systems and identify opportunities for innovations and improvements.
To maintain a good working knowledge of all relevant SCAS systems such as ESR, GRS etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in an information or mathematical/statistical related field or significant work-based experience.
- Excel to an advanced level either through a formal qualification or through demonstrable skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of formal workforce planning training.
Knowledge
Essential
- ESR, HR or Workforce data experience
- Experience of taking complex and sensitive personnel data and producing workforce reports for senior managers
- Experience of collation, analysis and dissemination of complex information or data such as personnel or payroll data.
- Experience of presenting complex data to all audiences.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in an information or mathematical/statistical related field or significant work-based experience.
- Excel to an advanced level either through a formal qualification or through demonstrable skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of formal workforce planning training.
Knowledge
Essential
- ESR, HR or Workforce data experience
- Experience of taking complex and sensitive personnel data and producing workforce reports for senior managers
- Experience of collation, analysis and dissemination of complex information or data such as personnel or payroll data.
- Experience of presenting complex data to all audiences.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern House
Unit 7-8 Talisman Business Centre, Talisman Road
Bicester
OX26 6HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://scasjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern House
Unit 7-8 Talisman Business Centre, Talisman Road
Bicester
OX26 6HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://scasjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To work with stakeholders across the business including scheduling, PTS, Ops leads, HR, recruitment, planning, finance and ICT.
They will ensure the data integrity of ESR is secure and accurate, through on-going maintenance and data validations.
To support with annual and strategic Workforce Planning and attend planning meetings as required
Become the Subject Matter Expert on interfaces between Workforce Systems and reporting within SCAS
They will contribute to the development of management information tools utilising ESR and other data systems as appropriate.
The postholder will be constantly looking for ways to improve usage of existing systems to streamline processes, improve automation and reduce duplication and manual intervention.
To spot opportunities for improvements, innovations and future proofing of systems.
To monitor and communicate issues and research potential solutions, putting these forward to all relevant stakeholders in an appropriate medium including written reports and formal presentations.
To attend meetings with external stakeholders such as NHSBSA and SBS.
To deputise for Associate Director Workforce Planning and be involved in any senior leadership management activities as required.
To role model the SCAS business behaviours of Team Work, Innovation, PWB47 Senior Workforce Analyst V1 22.09.2026 Caring and Professionalism.
To support and coach other stakeholders to help improve their systems knowledge and understanding.
Undertake data cleansing activities to prepare the data for migration to new solutions.
To review existing systems and identify opportunities for innovations and improvements.
To maintain a good working knowledge of all relevant SCAS systems such as ESR, GRS etc.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in an information or mathematical/statistical related field or significant work-based experience.
- Excel to an advanced level either through a formal qualification or through demonstrable skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of formal workforce planning training.
Knowledge
Essential
- ESR, HR or Workforce data experience
- Experience of taking complex and sensitive personnel data and producing workforce reports for senior managers
- Experience of collation, analysis and dissemination of complex information or data such as personnel or payroll data.
- Experience of presenting complex data to all audiences.
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