Senior Public Health Intelligence Analyst

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking a Senior Public Health Intelligence Analyst to turn complex data into clear insights that support needs assessment, commissioning, and decision-making. You will produce analytical outputs and collaborate with partners across the Council, NHS, UKHSA, ICB and the voluntary sector.

The role requires expertise in public health intelligence and data governance, with a degree or equivalent experience. This hybrid position offers 37 hours per week and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in public health intelligence, health analytics, or a related analytical field.
• A degree-level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Desirable postgraduate study or specialist training in public health, epidemiology, statistics, health intelligence, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist public health intelligence and analytical support to inform needs assessment, commissioning, service planning, performance management, and decision-making.
• Produce analytical outputs such as reports, dashboards, needs assessments, briefings, and visualisations; present findings clearly for different audiences.
• Support data sharing, data quality, and information governance in collaboration with partners across the Council, NHS, UKHSA, ICB and voluntary sector.
• Communicate complex findings clearly and contribute to continuous improvement in data, evidence, and intelligence.

Skills

Public health intelligence

Data analysis

Health analytics

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Position reference: 50147339 Directorate: Adult Social Care & Integrated Health | Service: Health Care Public Health

Salary: £44,253 - £47,665

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

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

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

See our range of Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefits

Closing date: 23/10/2026 at 23:59

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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 Senior Public Health Intelligence Analyst role is an opportunity to use specialist analytical skills to turn complex data and evidence into clear insight that supports decision‑making, tackles health inequalities, and improves outcomes for Barnsley residents. You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team at an exciting stage of development, where your contribution will be highly valued as the new team takes shape.

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.
• There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities .
• 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 Senior Public Health Intelligence Analyst, you will provide specialist public health intelligence and analytical support to inform needs assessment, commissioning, service planning, performance management, and decision‑making. You will undertake complex analysis and interpretation of health, care, and wider determinants data, working independently on allocated projects and exercising professional judgement within an agreed framework.

You will produce analytical outputs such as reports, dashboards, needs assessments, briefings, and visualisations, presenting findings in a way that is accurate, accessible, and tailored to different audiences. You will also support effective data sharing, data quality, and information governance, working with colleagues and partners across the Council, NHS, UKHSA, ICB and voluntary sector.

About You

We’re looking for someone with experience in public health intelligence, health analytics, or a related analytical field. You will be confident analysing and interpreting complex datasets, using appropriate statistical, epidemiological, and analytical methods to produce robust insight that supports better decisions.

You will need a degree‑level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience, alongside evidence of continuing professional development. Postgraduate study or specialist training in public health, epidemiology, statistics, health intelligence, or a related discipline would be desirable.

A strong understanding of information governance, data protection, confidentiality, data sharing, and data quality requirements is essential, particularly when working with sensitive public sector data.

You will be able to communicate complex findings clearly in written, verbal, and visual formats, build effective working relationships with colleagues and partners, manage competing priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement in how we use data, evidence, and intelligence.

Interview dates for this vacancy are 12 & 13 November 2026.

For more information about our Public Health Service, please visit our website: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/0-19-public-health-nursing-service-roles/

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