Programmer Analyst

Job Posted: 7 May 2026
Job Updated: 7 May 2026

Location: Hybrid 1 day a week at any of our offices (Nottingham, Alfreton, Sheffield, Wakefield, Daresbury or London).

Contract type: Permanent

Salary:£36,446 with the potential to rise to £40,495 over 3 years

Closing Date:Thursday 21st May, 2026

NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a Programmer Analyst to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Programmer Analyst to join our technology and data team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining software solutions that support supply chain operations, improve system performance, and enable smarter insights through data. You will work closely with business stakeholders, analysts and developers to translate requirements into scalable, reliable systems that enhance service deliver

• Support and maintaindata architecturefor commercial allowing for consistent reporting across all directorates
• Support the data collectionprocess fromawide range of sourcestoanalyse key themesandidentifypossible impactson the business.
• Document complex "as is" and "to be" processes and describethechangesrequiredto migrate tothe "to be" capability to record accuratelythe changerequired.
• Support the team to helpwith the alignment of businessdata, leverageexpertise in data science and analytics toenhance insightcapability,application and solution buildering forthe businesswide efficiencies.
• Support with insight creationand solutions building for commercial teams.
• Responsible for interpretation, analysisandpresentation of data usingavariety of toolsincluding:Excel, Access,SQL, Alteryx, Power BI,Cognos, Python, Power Apps, Power Automate.

• Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
• We recognise our employees' hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and colleague recognition awards.
• We are dedicated to your development, through in-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
• A focus on your well being offering 1 day of paid well being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)
• Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you.
• 2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community.
• Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.

Our role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family, and our role is to source, deliver and supply healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales.

We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres, managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more than 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations. Doing all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient care.

• Ability to analyse, interpret, and present complex data using a range of tools including Excel, SQL, Power BI, Python, Alteryx, Cognos, Power Apps, and Power Automate to create meaningful insights and solutions.
• Strong understanding of commercial needs, with experience supporting business solutions that deliver return on investment and improve efficiency across the organisation.
• Experience supporting and maintaining data architecture, integrating data from multiple sources to ensure consistent and reliable reporting across directorates.
• Capability to document complex "as is" and "to be" processes, clearly identifying required changes and supporting the transition to improved future state capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a strategic and innovative mindset and a proven ability to deliver projects and support solution implementation.

At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued, but celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success, so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesn't match perfectly with the job advert, we encourage you to still apply.