Business Analysis Lead

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Intelligence

• Track and interpret commissioner spending trends and budget allocations across all operating regions and areas of development.

• Identify emerging priorities, funding changes, and gaps in provision for working-age adults, children, and education services.

Market Position Statement Analysis

• Review and extract strategic insights from market position statements issued by commissioning bodies.

• Align findings with organisational service capabilities and strategic goals.

Demographic & Needs Forecasting

• Analyse data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), NHS Digital, and other sources to assess current and future needs of:

  • Adults with learning disabilities

  • Adults with physical disabilities

  • Adults with autism

  • Children with disabilities and/or SEND

• Map regional variations and socio-economic factors influencing demand.

Financial Awareness & Budget Analysis

• Interpret commissioning budgets and funding frameworks to assess financial viability of new services.

• Support cost-benefit analysis and ROI modelling for strategic initiatives and tenders.

• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to align market intelligence with budget planning.

Independent Sector Market Review

• Benchmark services against independent sector providers.

• Identify trends in pricing, quality ratings, innovation, and service models.

Strategic Reporting

• Produce clear, actionable reports and dashboards for senior leadership.

• Provide robust evidence to support business development, investment planning, and tender submissions.