Overview
In this role you apply specialist public health intelligence to inform needs assessment, commissioning, and decision-making. You will turn complex health and determinants data into clear insights for diverse audiences within a growing Public Health Intelligence team. You’ll produce reports, dashboards, and visualisations, while supporting data governance and cross-organisational data sharing. This is a chance to help tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes in Barnsley’s communities through evidence-led planning.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- flexible working arrangements
- excellent pension scheme
- development opportunities
- supportive team environment
- competitive salary
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist public health intelligence and analytical support for needs assessment, commissioning, service planning, performance management, and decision-making
- Conduct complex analysis of health, care and broader determinants data, working independently on allocated projects
- Produce analytical outputs (reports, dashboards, needs assessments, briefings, visualisations) tailored to audiences
- Support data sharing, data quality, and information governance across Council, NHS, UKHSA, ICB and voluntary sector
- Communicate findings clearly in written, verbal, and visual formats and build relationships with colleagues and partners
- Contribute to continuous improvement in how data and intelligence are used across the service
Key requirements
- Experience in public health intelligence, health analytics, or a related analytical field
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex datasets using appropriate statistical, epidemiological, and analytical methods
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development; postgraduate study or specialist training in related disciplines desirable
- Strong understanding of information governance, data protection, confidentiality, data sharing, and data quality
- Ability to communicate complex findings clearly and build effective working relationships
- Ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement
- Effective communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Prioritisation and time management
- Statistical analysis
- Epidemiology
- Data visualization and reporting
Senior Public Health Intelligence Analyst | 44,253 - 47,665 in Barnsley employer: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Barnsley Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its employees. With a strong commitment to professional development, the Advanced Practitioner role within the Practice Development Hub offers opportunities for mentoring, training, and collaboration with educational partners, ensuring that staff have the resources they need to excel. Located in Barnsley, the council promotes a culture of teamwork and innovation, making it an ideal place for motivated practitioners to make a meaningful impact in children's social care.
Contact Details:
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
