HDRC Research Analyst

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH as an HDRC Research Analyst and contribute to innovative health research initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate with Kings College London and local authorities, focusing on health inequalities and utilizing data to drive significant improvements in community health outcomes. This 20-month fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to influence health policies at a local level.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service

Discounts at local restaurants

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Secure Bike Storage facilities

Hybrid Working options

Trade Union Membership

Qualifications

• Experience with data resources in the health and wellbeing economy.
• Ability to develop statistical models and algorithms.
• Deploy analytical skills to respond to requests from stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of HDRC research analysis and data infrastructure.
• Manage stakeholder requests for intelligence related to the HDRC programme.
• Build a data analysis community of practice across teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Predictive analytics

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

HDRC - Research Analyst

Career Grade: PO1-PO3 Starting salary £41,964 per annum incl LW

20-months Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council,we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through ourLambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicatedOne Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

The Health Determinants Collaboration (HDRC) is a new element of research infrastructure funding from the NIHR’s Public Health Programme based in local government. The Lambeth HDRC was developed in collaboration with Kings College London (KCL) and Black Thrive. The purpose is to enable local authorities to become more research-active, undertake new research and use existing evidence to inform our decision making, and undertake evaluation activities. We will have a central focus on health inequalities and actions to tackle problems faced by disadvantaged groups and areas. This post is part of Lambeth’s HDRC (called Lambeth HEART, for health determinants research and evaluation network).

About the Role:

The HDRC Research analysts will lead the development of the HDRC research analysis and data infrastructure working closely with research collaborators at Kings College London (KCL), other data scientists and analysts in the Council as well as NHS partners. The post holder will take ownership of developing and fostering a data analysis community of practice across the council and its research partners, sharing knowledge, skills and tools across different teams.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence

Work with a range of data resources across the Lambeth health and wellbeing economy to develop an HDRC research data management system with a focus on social/wider health determinants linked to health and wellbeing outcomes data. Work with research partners and service directorates to build statistical models and algorithms that enable the interpretation of data for predictive analytics and insights that can drive improvements in the wider determinants of health and wellbeing at a local level. Work to open science principles- i.e., registering protocols, sharing code etc.

Deploy specialised analytical skills set to respond to holistic and challenging requests from senior stakeholders.

Manage requests from range of stakeholders including service directorates for intelligence related to the HDRC programme and to understand and define their requirements, advising on the ‘art of the possible’.

Assess and prioritise requests, based on HDRC priorities and capacity within the team, and plan how to deliver them. Draw on capability of the wider data analysts as well as the wider analytical capability that sits within the service directorates. Ensure high quality outputs are delivered in response to requests, and that requirements are met as appropriate.

Build a data analysis community of practice

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emily Aidoo at [e-mail]

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Closing date: 11:59pm 3rd August 2025.

The vacancy may be closed earlier without any notice if we have received overwhelming applications.

Shortlisting: w/c 4th August 2025.

Interviews: w/c 11 August 2025.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, pleaseclickhere.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.