Public Health Data and Intelligence Officer

inploi; Oldham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Oldham is seeking a data analyst to support public health intelligence functions. The ideal candidate will gather and interpret data, produce reports, and inform health policies. Strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and experience with tools like Excel, R, and Power BI are essential for this full-time role, which offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to present findings effectively.
• Ability to work confidently with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather and interpret Public Health-related data.
• Produce reports and visualisations for various audiences.
• Inform public health policies and interventions.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Quantitative analytical skills

R

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tools

Excel

Data visualisation software

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £42,839 - £47,180

Hours: 36.66 per week

Location: Upper Mall, Spindles, George Street, Oldham OL1 1HD

Closing date: 28.11.2025

Role overview

Working within the Council’s Data Intelligence and Insight Team, this role will provide expert data analysis, interpretation and reporting to support Public Health intelligence functions. The role helps inform evidence‑based decision making, service planning, health needs assessments and the evaluation of public health interventions.

Key responsibilities

• Gather and interpret Public Health‑related data to identify trends, disparities and emerging issues.
• Produce clear and concise reports and visualisations tailored to a variety of audiences.
• Use findings to inform and shape public health policies, programmes and interventions.

Key Requirements

• Ability and experience to analyse and interpret data and present it effectively to support decision‑making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence to challenge where appropriate based on evidence.
• Strong quantitative analytical skills using tools such as Excel, R, Python and SQL, and experience with data visualisation software such as Power BI.

Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

About us

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live, with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives and a sustainable, thriving economy. We have identified three missions with our residents and partners: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

Our values and behaviours

Our core values are ‘Proud, Ambitious, Together’, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. These values translate into five behaviours: Work with a resident focus, Support local leaders, Commit to the borough, Deliver high performance, Take ownership and drive change.

Our benefits package

• 25 days annual leave (increases after 5 and 10 years’ service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• LGPS pension scheme with optional shared cost voluntary contributions
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, travel and more
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home, electronics and Cycle to Work
• Wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aider network and Employment Assistance Programme with 24‑hour access
• Staff recognition and celebration events, and peer support groups

Inclusive recruitment

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. Applicants with disabilities and those who have previously been in or are currently in care, are carers, or have served in the Armed Forces are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

Data and privacy

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Important information

Please note that should a vacancy be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any time, up to the point of a formal offer to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy.

While we embrace AI as an innovative tool to maximise services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications. Please ensure your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.