Public Health Data Analyst

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Job summary

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth is seeking a Data Analyst – Public Health to turn complex data into actionable insight that shapes health policy and service planning. You will analyse health datasets, develop dashboards and reports, and collaborate with Public Health teams to support decision-making and improve health outcomes for residents.

The role is based in two boroughs with hybrid, office-based arrangements and a strong emphasis on data governance

Qualifications

• Experience analysing complex public health datasets and producing clear, actionable insight.
• Strong quantitative analytical skills with understanding of statistical or epidemiological methods.
• Experience contributing to health needs assessments, dashboards or similar outputs.
• Highly developed IT and analytical skills across Excel, Power BI, SQL, and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large and complex datasets and apply statistical methods to produce outputs that support statutory duties and local priorities.
• Translate technical analyses into accessible reports, dashboards and visual insights for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with Public Health specialists and cross-team colleagues to share best practice and build skills in data visualisation.
• Balance priorities in a busy environment, ensuring data is handled securely and ethically.
• Undertake literature reviews and evidence syntheses to inform policies and strategy.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Public health insight

Communication of data

Project management

Education

Degree in public health, economics, biomedical science, statistics, data science or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

SQL

R or Python

Job description

Data Analyst – Public Health

£44,982 - £54,507

Fixed term – 12 months

Full time

Richmond and Wandsworth, with a minimum of 60% office-based working

Required to be in the office 3 times a week

Are you motivated by the idea of using data to make a visible difference to people’s health and wellbeing? This is an exciting opportunity to use your analytical skills in a role where your insight will help Richmond and Wandsworth understand local need, strengthen decision-making and focus action where it can have the greatest impact for residents.

We are pleased to offer a 12-month fixed term opportunity for a Public Health Data Analyst to join the Assurance and Innovation Division within the Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate. You will be part of a supportive and committed performance and intelligence function, working closely with Public Health colleagues, operational teams, commissioners and wider partners to turn complex data into clear, practical insight that shapes strategy, service planning and improvement.

About the role

In this role, you will help strengthen Public Health intelligence across Richmond and Wandsworth by bringing together data, evidence and professional curiosity to answer important questions about population health, service need and health inequalities.

You will:

• Analyse large and complex datasets, apply statistical and epidemiological methods, and produce high-quality outputs that support statutory duties and local priorities, including the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, Annual Director of Public Health Report, Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, health needs assessments, dashboards, and service evaluations.
• Help colleagues see the story behind the data. You will translate technical analysis into accessible reports, dashboards and visual insights that support evidence-based decisions, improve understanding of health and wellbeing outcomes, and help identify where services, programmes and partnerships can make the biggest difference.
• Have the opportunity to develop your expertise in a collaborative environment, working alongside Public Health specialists, the Adults Performance Team, Corporate Insight colleagues and external knowledge networks, including the London Knowledge and Intelligence Service. We will support you to share best practice, apply new approaches and continue building your skills in public health intelligence and data visualisation.
• Be comfortable working in a busy and changing environment, balancing competing priorities and collaborating with colleagues across different professional backgrounds. You will bring a strong eye for detail, sound judgement and a commitment to using data responsibly, securely and ethically.
• To undertake data and literature reviews (and other relevant searches), critically appraise the evidence, and produce clear evidence-based summaries and actionable recommendations to support the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, programmes and strategies that improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities.

In return, you will have the chance to contribute to meaningful work that supports better health, wellbeing and equity across two diverse London boroughs.

About you

We are looking for someone who is curious, analytical and motivated by the opportunity to use evidence to improve outcomes for local communities. You will already have experience in public health, health intelligence, social care, research, analytics or another relevant data-focused environment. What matters most is that you can work confidently with complex information, draw out meaningful insight and communicate it clearly to people who may not have a technical background.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Experience analysing complex public health, health-related or similarly sensitive datasets and producing clear, actionable insight.
• Strong quantitative analytical skills, with an understanding of statistical, epidemiological or other relevant analytical methods.
• Experience contributing to health needs assessments, evaluations, intelligence reports, dashboards or similar analytical outputs.
• Highly developed IT and analytical skills, including tools such as Excel, Power BI, Power Query, SQL, R or Python.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data and evidence into clear narratives for a range of audiences.
• Experience managing confidential datasets securely and appropriately, in line with information governance, data protection and data sharing requirements.
• Good organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and work collaboratively across teams.
• A degree in public health, economics, biomedical science, statistics, data science, another numerate or health-related subject, or equivalent experience.

Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026

Shortlisting Date: w/c Monday 2 November 2026

Interview Date: Friday 20 November 2026

Test/Presentation: There will be a technical analytical assessment as part of the selection process. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Carl Fenty, Performance Manager Adults, at [e-mail] or Nike Arowobusoye, Consultant in Public Health, at [e-mail]

Secondment

All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.