[Hiring] Principal Analyst @Care Quality Commission

Role Description

As a Principal Analyst – Local Authority Assessments, you’ll help turn data into insight that supports fair, effective assessments of local authorities and improves care for people across England.

• Lead analytical planning: Work with senior colleagues to shape and deliver analytical work that supports Local Authority assessments and helps CQC understand key themes and trends.
• Guide teams and quality: Support and lead analysts, ensuring insight is accurate, consistent and useful, and that teams have the tools and methods they need to deliver strong results.
• Strengthen data use across CQC: Promote good data practice, encourage effective use of insight products, and help build a strong data culture across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading analytical work: Show us how you have planned, delivered or overseen analytical projects that informed decisions, including working with senior stakeholders.
• Experience guiding and developing others: Tell us how you have supported, coached or led analysts or multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality insight.
• Experience communicating insight clearly: Demonstrate how you have presented complex findings in simple, engaging ways for different audiences, including senior or external groups.

Requirements

• Contracted Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week or Part-time 30 hours per week. Talk to us about flexible working.
• Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months to deliver project work within an evolving programme.
• Location: Homebased
• Closing Date: 01 June 2026 at 11.59pm

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
• NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!