Public Health Intelligence Manager

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Public Health Intelligence Manager to lead the Public Health Intelligence function within the Public Health Business Unit. You will provide leadership across analysis, epidemiology, data insight and evidence-based advice to inform JSNA, neighbourhood health planning and commissioning.

You will manage a small team, collaborate with NHS, UKHSA, ICB and partners to align data use, avoid duplication and improve outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in public health intelligence or related analytical field.
• Ability to apply epidemiological, statistical and analytical methods to complex datasets.
• Degree in a related discipline and Level 7 qualification or substantial equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of data governance and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specialist Public Health Intelligence function.
• Provide leadership across public health analysis, epidemiology, data insight and evidence-based advice.
• Manage a small team and collaborate with NHS, UKHSA, ICB and partners.
• Ensure intelligence informs JSNA, neighbourhood health planning, prevention, health inequalities, health protection and commissioning.
• Set priorities and lead complex specialist projects delivering high-quality outputs.

Skills

Public health intelligence

Epidemiology

Data analysis

Leadership

Policy advice

Education

Degree in a related discipline

Level 7 qualification in public health/epidemiology/statistics or equivalent

Job description

Position reference: 50147337

Directorate: Adult Social Care& Integrated Health | Service: Health Care Public Health

Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working,3 days in the office and 2 days WFH

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

There is so much happening in our thriving borough, and now is the perfect time to join our Public Health Business Unit as we establish a new Public Health Intelligence team. This is an opportunity to help shape the team from the start, setting up effective processes, establishing a positive culture and developing ways of working that support high-quality intelligence and evidence-led decision-making for Barnsley residents.

Barnsley Council is one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people and offering the opportunity to make a real difference locally.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

As Public Health Intelligence Manager, you will lead the specialist Public Health Intelligence function within the Public Health Business Unit. You will provide professional leadership across public health analysis, epidemiology, data insight and evidence-based advice, ensuring intelligence informs the JSNA, neighbourhood health planning, prevention, health inequalities, health protection and commissioning. You will manage a small team and work closely with the Council’s Business Intelligence team, NHS, UKHSA, ICB, Council and voluntary sector partners to align data use, avoid duplication and support better outcomes for residents.

About you

We’re looking for someone with substantial experience in public health intelligence, population health or a related analytical field. You will be confident applying epidemiological, statistical and analytical methods to complex datasets, producing your own high-quality analysis and quality assuring the work of others. You will also be able to turn complex data and evidence into clear insight, practical recommendations and action for senior leaders and partners.

You will need a degree in a related discipline and either a Level 7 qualification in a relevant subject, such as public health, epidemiology, statistics or social sciences, or substantial equivalent specialist experience.

A strong understanding of public health data governance, confidentiality and the responsible use of sensitive information is essential.

The role includes line management responsibility for a small team of analysts. We’re looking for someone who can support others, set priorities and lead complex specialist projects that deliver high-quality public health intelligence outputs.

Interviews dates for this vacancy are 19 & 23 November 2026.

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