Public Health Analyst

Leicestershire County Council; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England seeks a Public Health Intelligence Analyst to lead public health business intelligence efforts. This role involves producing statistical reports, managing health datasets, and communicating findings effectively. A degree with significant statistical content and experience in public health analysis is required. The council promotes flexible working arrangements to support its employees. Ideal candidates will possess strong statistical and communication skills and knowledge of data visualization tools like Tableau.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Significant expertise in public health intelligence/analysis essential.
• Experience in delivering health needs assessments and JSNAs.
• Strong skills in translating complex data into understandable reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead public health business intelligence for Leicestershire and Rutland.
• Produce statistical reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Manage intelligence projects to meet Council objectives.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Public health intelligence

Data visualization

Communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant field with statistical content

Tools

Tableau

Job description

To deliver public health business intelligence for Leicestershire County Council and for Rutland County. Working towards the objectives of improving the health of the population and reducing health inequalities, as set out in the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Public Health Strategy. To take the lead in delivering elements of the public health team business intelligence work plan and in leading delivery of JSNA Theme Data Topics, particularly for Rutland County. To produce and develop a range of statistical information, reports and dashboards to support the Business Intelligence Service in promoting evidence based decision making. To provide senior analyst level intelligence and support for the Health and Wellbeing Boards within Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council., We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent, with significant statistical content plus appropriate public health or related intelligence experience;
• Proven experience in public health intelligence/analysis including principles of epidemiology and medical statistics;
• Experience of delivering health JSNAs, needs assessments, PNAs and applied public health techniques;
• Knowledge of statistical, analytical and epidemiological techniques and health data sources including Fingertips and Aristotle;
• Ability to translate complex information and datasets into analysed dashboard content and reports and interpret these for various audiences. Good skills in the use of Tableau data visualisation software;
• Managing intelligence projects and contributions to those to meet deadlines;
• Able to communicate statistical and public health data using good oral and written communication skills.

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion. In addition, we also expect you to share and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.