Epidemiology and Information Analyst

UK Health Security Agency; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health agency is seeking a Data Analyst to support public health investigations in Bristol. The role involves collecting and analyzing data related to outbreaks and surveillance, producing detailed reports, and managing databases. Candidates should have strong skills in data analysis, report writing, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers an annual salary of £28,547 and promotes a flexible hybrid working model, contributing to an inclusive workplace environment.

Benefits

Annual salary of £28,547

£8,270 pension contribution

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in data maintenance and analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical tools.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support outbreak investigations through data analysis.
• Maintain and manage outbreak databases.
• Produce routine surveillance reports.

Skills

Data maintenance

Basic descriptive and trend analysis

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Statistical/database/mapping software

Report writing

Excellent communication skills

Time-management skills

Job description

Field Services Division Overview

The Field Services Division (FS) delivers nationally coordinated epidemiological, microbiological and infectious disease surveillance and outbreak investigations with strong data science capacity. FS provides an effector arm for UKHSA, supporting evidence translation into practice, strengthening surveillance through NHS and partner links, and coordinating the UKHSA applied epidemiology training function.

Responsibilities

• Support outbreak and epidemiological investigations by collecting, extracting and analysing data.
• Maintain, update and manage outbreak, incident and surveillance databases.
• Produce routine surveillance and outbreak reports using descriptive and trend analyses.
• Conduct basic statistical tests and map data using common statistical, database and mapping software.
• Adapt and develop automated routines for surveillance and outbreak support.
• Comply with information governance guidance, including secure storage and transfer of PII.
• Assist audit through data extraction and basic analysis.
• Manage own workload, set objectives and review progress.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners across public health, NHS and academic sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in data maintenance, extraction and basic descriptive and trend analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common statistical/database/mapping software.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and experience working in an NHS or public health environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organisation and time‑management skills.
• Ability to produce high‑quality work under pressure and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity, good working relationships and inclusion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UKHSA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all capable individuals and are committed to creating a diverse workforce.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £28,547.
• £8,270 pension contribution towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role.
• Flexible working options and a hybrid working model.
• Inclusive culture encouraging diversity and belonging.

Application Process

Complete the online application form, including a supporting statement no longer than 750 words. No CV upload is required. The role is hybrid based at the Bristol Supporting Hub, with a 60% in‑office requirement.