Public Health Principal (Epidemiology & Evidence)

Venn Group; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Public Health Principal to lead on strategic public health assessments and data governance in West Midlands. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in public health intelligence and a Master's in Public Health. This role offers a competitive rate of £600 per day inside IR35, making it an excellent opportunity for senior professionals in the field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading public health intelligence at a senior level.
• Strong background in epidemiology, statistics, public health practice, and health economics.
• Experience managing large datasets and multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead on statutory Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and technical reports.
• Design and oversee robust data governance systems.
• Present complex public health data to senior officers and boards.

Skills

Leading public health intelligence

Epidemiology

Statistics

Public health practice

Health economics

Excellent communication

Education

Master's in Public Health

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting: Interim Public Health Principal (Epidemiology & Evidence)

Location: West Midlands

Rate: £600 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Responsibilities

• Lead on statutory Joint Strategic Needs Assessments, technical reports for the DPH, needs assessments, and evidence reviews
• Design and oversee robust data governance systems, including assurance of health data, audits, and evaluations
• Present and interpret complex public health data in a clear and impactful way to senior officers, elected members, clinicians, and boards
• Manage and support analysts and trainees, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs
• Drive forward programmes of work across health and social care datasets, enabling effective decision making and change management
• Influence strategic direction and ensure readiness for external scrutiny and inspection

The ideal candidate will have

• Proven experience leading public health intelligence at senior level within local government or health settings
• A strong background in epidemiology, statistics, public health practice, and health economics
• Experience of managing large datasets, budgets, and multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex evidence into actionable insights
• Politically astute, with experience working in sensitive environments and delivering under pressure
• A Master’s in Public Health (or equivalent Level 7 qualification) and evidence of continuous professional development

If you are interested in this role, or would like further information please apply to get in touch with Lola at [e-mail] | 07441 916248