Public Health Information Analyst

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Stockton-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a Public Health Information Analyst to cover maternity leave for 12 months. This role includes providing vital information from health data to inform local services. The council offers a competitive salary up to £37,280, flexible working arrangements, and numerous employee benefits including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days annual leave, rising to 32 with service

Generous Pension Scheme

Employee benefits and discounts

Responsibilities

• Provide regular, effective information and intelligence from data sources.
• Enable Public Health to understand local needs and support services.

Skills

Highly numerate

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to present complex Public Health intelligence

Job description

Overview

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is hiring a Public Health Information Analyst on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The expected duration is 12 months, with potential periodic reviews with the post holder. Secondment opportunities may be considered for internal employees with prior approval from the current line manager in line with the council’s secondment policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular, robust and effective information and intelligence derived from national and local data sources including local contracts.
• Enable Public Health to understand local need, plan, monitor and support local services to deliver a high quality service.

Qualifications and Skills

• Highly numerate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to present complex Public Health intelligence to a wide range of audiences in accessible, meaningful and appropriate formats.

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the role, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section. The council is committed to creating a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £37,280.
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays), with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to various employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

Flexible Working

You can work flexibly, including the option to work part of your week from home.

How to Apply and Contacts

For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website: https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Julie Cuthbert, Public Health Intelligence Specialist, at [e-mail]. Please note that all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address registered with North East Jobs, including invites to interview if shortlisted. Check your email after the closing date for notification from [e-mail]. Communications will also appear in the My Messages section of your North East Jobs account.

Guidance for Applicants

You must ensure that anything submitted is factually accurate. Plagiarism, including presenting others’ ideas or content generated by artificial intelligence, as your own, is not acceptable. AI tools may be used within applications, but submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.