Public Health Intelligence Analyst Apprentice Level 7

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave 27-32 days

Flexible/hybrid working

Flexible retirement options

Rewards discounts

Car benefit scheme

Leadership development

Job summary

Derby City Council is offering a Level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist apprenticeship for up to three years, starting January 2027. The role focuses on analysing health and demographic data, producing JSNA insights and dashboards for senior leaders.

You will develop advanced analytical skills, contribute to reports and briefings, and work with NHS and council colleagues on evidence-based planning, with flexible/hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting public health intelligence projects, including health needs assessments, health equity audits, evaluations and the JSNA.
• Collecting, managing, analysing and interpreting health, demographic and service data to identify trends, needs and opportunities.
• Using analytical and business intelligence tools to produce insights and visualisations.
• Conducting literature reviews and assessing research evidence to support public health recommendations.
• Developing reports, dashboards, presentations and briefings for senior leaders and partner organisations.
• Working with council, NHS and partner colleagues on evidence-based planning and service improvement.
• Handling data securely under information governance and data protection requirements.
• Contributing to innovative intelligence approaches, analytical methods and best practice.
• Promoting the use of intelligence and evidence across the organisation.
• Completing the Level 7 apprenticeship programme and applying learning in the workplace.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Data literacy

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

This apprentice post sits within the Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence Team at Derby City Council, on a three-year fixed-term basis. The work centres on analysing health, demographic and service data, producing needs assessments, equity audits and the JSNA, and turning findings into reports and dashboards for senior leaders. It is built around the Level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist apprenticeship and suits someone with up to three years' experience who can study at postgraduate level. A January 2027 start is required.

What the job involves

• Supporting public health intelligence projects, including health needs assessments, health equity audits, evaluations and the JSNA
• Collecting, managing, analysing and interpreting health, demographic and service data to identify trends, needs and opportunities
• Using analytical and business intelligence tools to produce insights and visualisations
• Conducting literature reviews and assessing research evidence to support public health recommendations
• Developing reports, dashboards, presentations and briefings for senior leaders and partner organisations
• Working with council, NHS and partner colleagues on evidence-based planning and service improvement
• Handling data securely under information governance and data protection requirements
• Contributing to innovative intelligence approaches, analytical methods and best practice
• Promoting the use of intelligence and evidence across the organisation
• Completing the Level 7 apprenticeship programme and applying learning in the workplace

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable ability to study at postgraduate level

Experience

• Up to three years' experience

Skills & knowledge

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, interpreting complex information and drawing conclusions
• Comfortable working with data, with an interest in developing advanced analytical and intelligence skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presenting clearly to different audiences
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work

Other

• Organised and motivated, able to manage competing priorities
• Able to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues and partners
• Passion for improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities
• Commitment to learning and professional development through a Level 7 apprenticeship

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme, a defined benefit pension with life cover
• Annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 32 after five years' service, plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Team Derby Rewards discounts across retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme, a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a vehicle
• Leadership and management development, mentoring and professional qualifications