Public Health Intelligence Analyst in Gateshead

1 full‑time permanent position and 1 FTC maternity cover.

What You'll Get To Do

• Deliver and monitor public health priorities, the Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Thrive Agenda to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Analyse, interpret and present complex public health intelligence in clear, accessible, and statistically robust ways for diverse audiences.
• Provide proactive, expert analytical advice to public health colleagues and Council officers to inform planning and decision‑making.
• Develop and enhance public health data systems and datasets, working with partners and making effective use of emerging technologies.
• Apply professional judgement to statistical analysis, clearly explaining conclusions to provide assurance and support learning.
• Coordinate, validate and quality‑assure data from multiple sources, identifying and resolving data quality issues.
• Support and lead the development of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and deliver targeted intelligence projects, including inequalities and equity audits.
• Use evidence and insight to support policy development, respond to legislative change and advise senior leaders and partners.

What You'll Bring

• A relevant degree or professional qualification, or equivalent experience in an analytical or public health intelligence role.
• Strong understanding of the data, analytics and intelligence needs of local government and the wider health and care system, including relevant public health legislation, national strategies, policies and interventions.
• In‑depth knowledge of health inequalities, social determinants of health and the effective use of health and demographic datasets to inform decision‑making.
• Proven experience applying statistical techniques to health data, including standardisation, confidence intervals and statistical process control for surveillance, needs assessment, audit and commissioning.
• Demonstrable ability to analyse large, complex and linked datasets across multiple information systems, presenting findings clearly and accurately to a range of audiences.
• Experience working effectively within a local authority or specialist service environment, providing balanced, evidence‑based advice and influencing senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and information governance skills, including confident use of GDPR and data protection requirements, tailoring analysis for different audiences and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary reflective of skills and experience.
• Outstanding pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave: 28 days, rising to 32 days after five years (two may be fixed), with the option to purchase up to ten extra days.
• Flexible working hours: up to 26 flexi days per year.
• Hybrid & flexible working options.
• Training, development and progression opportunities.
• Health & wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships and mental health resources.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric & hybrid car scheme through a salary‑sacrifice arrangement with NHS Fleet Solutions.
• Discounts and salary‑sacrifice options on various products through the VIVUP employee benefits platform.

Our Commitment to You

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.