At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead analytical projects to model social care demand and improve population health management.
- Company: Hackney Council, dedicated to enhancing community health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in public health analytics with a focus on community impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to work directly with residents and contribute to meaningful change.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by turning complex data into actionable insights for local residents.
- Qualifications: Experience in public health analysis and strong skills in epidemiology and statistics required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
A two-year fixed-term post in the Public Health Intelligence Team, supporting the Adult Social Care prevention programme at Hackney Council. The analyst leads end-to-end projects that model social care demand and embed population health management, turning complex data into insight in Tableau and Python. The work is confined to one programme, with the option of working directly with residents to bring their experience into the analysis. Applicants need a grounding in epidemiology and statistics, and no CV or supporting statement is accepted.
What the job involves
- End-to-end analytical projects modelling social care demand
- Embedding population health management in Adult Social Care
- Analysing demographic, health and service data
- Turning complex datasets into insight using Tableau, Python and Google Workspace
- Delivering all stages of the evaluation cycle
- Analysing quantitative and qualitative data and preparing reports for varied stakeholders
- Applying machine learning and developing predictive models
- Developing a longer-term model of Adult Social Care demand
- Providing expert analytical advice and contributing to evidence-based planning and evaluation
- Building data and insight capability across the wider ASC Transformation service
- Leading specific work areas and collaborating across and beyond the organisation
- Working directly with residents and service users to embed lived experience in insight
What's required
Experience
- Experience working in a public health or health-focused analytical team
- Experience with population health datasets and performance data
- Proven record of analysing, interpreting and presenting complex data to different audiences
Skills & knowledge
- Strong foundation in epidemiology, statistics and health and care data
- Proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, Python, R, SPSS and/or STATA
- Managing own projects and collaborating across disciplines
- Communicating insight in a way that supports decision-making
- Understanding of data confidentiality, ethics and information governance, applied in practice
Other
- Proactive and technically confident approach
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Interest in using data to drive meaningful change for communities
Nice to have
- Experience in local government, healthcare, charity or a similar setting
Public Health Analyst in London employer: London Borough of Hackney
Hackney Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. As part of the Safety, Health, Environmental Quality (SHEQ) team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community safety while benefiting from comprehensive training and growth opportunities in the heart of London.
