Principal Analyst in Ipswich

Suffolk County Council Location: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX, hybrid working

Salary: £60,135 - £71,634 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available

Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As the Principal Analyst within the Norfolk and Suffolk Intelligence Function, you'll help shape how data and insight are used across health and care services to improve population health outcomes and reduce inequalities. Working as part of a joint partnership between the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Local Authorities, you'll provide analytical leadership across a complex system, ensuring high quality insight supports evidence based decision making at both strategic and operational levels.

Your role and responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Senior Analysts and Data Analysts, ensuring resources are used effectively and work programmes are delivered on time.
• Provide analytical leadership across the Intelligence Function, acting as a visible senior expert on health and care data.
• Deliver complex analytical projects using advanced techniques, including statistical modelling, predictive analytics, data science and population health management approaches.
• Translate complex data into clear, impactful insights to influence senior decision makers and strategic forums.
• Work collaboratively with ICB, local authority, NHS and voluntary sector partners to identify priority areas for insight and evaluation.
• Support the development of analytical capability across partner organisations by sharing best practice and building analytical communities.
• Champion innovation, transparency and ethical use of data across the system.

You'll also contribute to the strategic growth of the Intelligence Function, helping to shape future priorities, strengthen analytical capability and promote continued investment in data and analytics.

You will need

We're looking for someone who brings strong analytical leadership experience and a passion for using data to improve outcomes. Our ideal candidate will bring:

• A relevant degree and a Master’s (or higher) qualification in an analytically demanding subject, or extensive expert level experience in a senior analytical role.
• Significant experience leading and managing analytical teams in complex health, local government or similarly large systems.
• Advanced knowledge of analytical tools and methods, such as SQL, Power BI, R and Python.
• Proven ability to communicate complex data and insight clearly to non-technical and senior audiences.
• Experience delivering high quality insight that influences strategy, service improvement and decision making.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and a collaborative, values led leadership approach.

If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

We work in a hybrid fashion with a minimum 40% per week in person in the office.

The team

The Norfolk & Suffolk Intelligence Function is a joint ICB and Local Authority service, bringing together analytical expertise to support health and care decision making across a complex system. Hosted by Suffolk County Council, the team works closely with organisations across health, care and the voluntary sector to deliver advanced analytics and intelligence that make a real difference to communities. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where analytical excellence, curiosity and partnership working are central to what we do.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently under-represented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Alex Royan (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can contact him by emailing a.royan@nhs.net.

How to apply

• Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
• Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
• Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 500 words per question). Use the Supporting Statement template (Word).
• Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

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Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply?

If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. Contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 4 June 2026.

Interview date: 22 June 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days.
• Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
• Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase.
• Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge.
• A variety of career development opportunities across our organisation.
• Diverse and active staff networks.
• Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day.

Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments, visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).