Principal Analyst in Ipswich

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.

In this role, you’ll lead a specialist analytical team hosted by Suffolk County Council, overseeing the delivery of complex intelligence and advanced analytics aligned with regional health and care priorities. You’ll act as a trusted expert on data, insight and analytics, working closely with senior leaders and partners across Norfolk and Suffolk. On a day‑to‑day basis, you will:

• 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.

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 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.

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 underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

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

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). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).

• Tell me about a time you led a complex analytical programme or portfolio across multiple organisations or partners. What approach did you take to set direction, manage competing priorities, and deliver to deadlines?
• Describe an occasion where you managed and developed a specialist analytical team through a period of change or sustained pressure. How did you allocate work, support wellbeing, and improve capability over time?
• Give an example of when you used advanced analytical methods (for example statistical modelling, predictive analytics, data science or population health management analysis) to identify an emerging issue or unmet need. How did you choose the method and validate your findings?
• Tell me about a time you worked with senior stakeholders to define the right question and shape an insight brief. How did you ensure the analysis met decision-making needs and led to action?

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.

For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page.

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.

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. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team by either 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 (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.