Public Health Intelligence Analyst Apprentice (Specialist - Level 7 Apprentice)

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Public Health Intelligence Analyst Apprentice (Specialist Level 7) on a fixed-term contract for up to 36 months. The apprentice will undertake Level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist training with JGA, combining on‑the‑job work with 6 hours of off‑the‑job training weekly.

You will join the Strategic Intelligence and Research Team to support JSNA delivery, data analysis and meaningful visualisations, while collaborating with university and NHS

Qualifications

• Degree level in Public Health, statistics or a related subject, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in analytical, intelligence or research environment preferred.
• Ability to analyse and present complex population-level data using appropriate methods.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of public health intelligence functions, including JSNA.
• Gather, quality assure, analyse and interpret population data.
• Produce reports, visualisations and dashboards for decision-making and commissioning.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Excel

Power BI

R

Python

DAX

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Public Health/Statistics or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Excel

Power BI

R

Python

DAX

Job description

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Job Reference pcc/TP/724/1866

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Civic offices and home (hybrid)

Closing Date:

29/10/2026

Job Category:

Region / Division:

UK Region

Directorate:

Public Health

Job Introduction

Public Health Intelligence Analyst Apprentice (Specialist Level 7 Apprentice) fixed term contract for up to 36 months due to funding

Level 7 health and care intelligence specialist apprenticeship with JGA for 22 months (6 hours off-the-job training per week), followed by 14 months of embedding that learning.

37 hours per week.

Office attendance is required minimum 2-days a week for full time staff, this remains flexible, subject to business needs.

Your New Role

The successful candidate will join the Strategic Intelligence and Research Team, reporting to the Public Health Principal Intelligence Analyst. You will support the delivery of public health intelligence functions, including the statutory Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), by gathering, quality assuring, analysing and interpreting population-level data. You will contribute to needs assessments and other public health intelligence outputs that inform strategic decision making and commissioning, using statistical analysis, research, GIS mapping, reports and meaningful visualisations.

As part of the role, you will complete the Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeship, developing advanced analytical, leadership, stakeholder engagement, project management and communication skills through practical application in the workplace.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Portsmouth City Council and external partners, including the University of Portsmouth, HIVE Portsmouth and NHS partners. You will help colleagues and stakeholders understand and use data effectively, contributing to evidence-informed decision making while working in line with the Council’s values and policies.

Who is the person summary:

You will be educated to degree level in Public Health, statistics or a related subject, or have equivalent experience, and will normally have substantial experience working in an analytical, intelligence or research environment. You will be able to analyse, interpret and present complex public health, health, care or population-level data using appropriate research methods and statistical techniques.

You will have a good understanding of population data sources, information governance and data protection requirements, together with experience of using databases, SQL or similar query languages, and analytical tools such as Excel, Power BI, R, Python or DAX. You will be a good communicator, able to translate complex findings into clear reports, visualisations and presentations for a wide range of audiences.

You will be organised and able to manage competing priorities while working independently and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. You will also demonstrate the capability, commitment and motivation to successfully complete the Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeship and apply your learning through work-based practice.

For further details on this exciting opportunity, please read the job profile attached.

Additional Information:

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please email James Hawkins, Public Health Principal Intelligence Analyst, [e-mail]

As this is a privately funded apprenticeship, applications must meet the funding criteria stated below:

Individuals Eligible for the Apprenticeship Funding

An eligible individual is defined as a level 7 apprentice who is:

• undertaking the Level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship through JGA: Health & Care (& Population Health) Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship Level 7 - JGA
• aged 22 or over but is not a care leaver under 25 years
• not in receipt of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
• eligible to work in the UK for the entirety of the apprenticeship programme.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours .

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.

If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact [e-mail] or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.